WICKHAM now has twelve local history boards at key locations around the village.

Each board highlights different aspects of the village's history using old photos and illustrations.

Visitors can use their smartphone at each board to link to more information, photos and stories on the Wickham History Society website.

Members of the society secured an £8,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund to complete the project.

Cllr Angela Clear, chair of Wickham Parish Council, said: "We are very grateful for the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund which has made the Wickham History Boards project possible.

"We know many visitors to Wickham are keen to know more about our lovely village and we hope these history boards will help make their trip even more interesting and enjoyable."

The project was officially opened on the Village Green in Bridge Street where three of the twelve boards are located.