A PROJECT to teach residents the history of their green has been unveiled in Kings Worthy.

Two boards have been installed in Eversley Park - one at each end - detailing how it came to be named, was used as a World War Two observation post, and route from Winchester to Basingstoke.

It was put together by the Worthys Local History Group and funded by Kings Worthy Parish Council.

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Above: The history group, parish councillors and prospective MP for Winchester and Chandler's Ford, Jackie Porter

At the unveiling ceremony on Tuesday, some 70 people, including two classes of Year 4 children from Kings Worthy Primary School, gathered to see the board nearest the park for the first time.

Peter Finn, history group chairman, said the project is part of an outreach programme to involve people of all ages.

“Many people use this park every day of the year but very few know the historical significance of it,” he said.

“We are doing this because we want the history of the area to be available to everybody. It’s not just for older people or history buffs, so I’m pleased to see so many young people here.”

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He thanked Derek Brockway, who has managed the project from concept to installation, as well as the other people involved.

Mr Brockway said: “It’s great to have the support of the local community like this in our venture.”

Chair of the parish council’s recreation and amenities committee, Sarah White, said the project has been a year in the making and had unanimous council support.

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Above: Sarah White, chair of recreation and amenties at the parish council, with Ella Pidgeon, eight, and Maddie Hickman, eight

One of the boards is near the playground and the other near the car park.

The history group is now looking in to creating further boards for Kings and Headbourne Worthys.