Napoleon's Forgotten Gentlemen - A Tale of Two Hampshire Towns

A TALE OF TWO TOWNS
From the aftermath of the battles of the Napoleonic Wars, For the victor the spoils of war. For the defeated, a journey into captivity at best was all that awaited, but for some, the privileged of the early 19th century, a better incarceration lay ahead. Within two Hampshire towns, evidence of the sons of France still remain, those who never saw home again.
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[@stevebeckwith5523]

Fantastic Pastfinder. Superb narration and a great depth of research undertaken for our benefit.

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thank You Steve.

[@bobsrailrelics]

That was fascinating, had no idea this happened and especially allowing them to wander around! Thanks for this one, enjoyed it

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thanks Bob, appreciated.

[@anthonymoore6009]

Little known story now brought to the fore. Brilliantly told.

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thanks. I would imagine every town which was a parole depot had a similar story.

[@FlyingForFunTrecanair]

What a fascinating story, most enjoyable!

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thanks for watching

[@joeweston3252]

very interesting Bob l didn't know anything about this history l found it very fascinating l enjoyed it very much.

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thanks Joe, It's an often hidden history for some reason.

[@scotti_wan_kenobi]

I've cycled and driven past that tree near Odiham hundreds of times and wandered why it was propped up. Now, I know why.
Thanks for another very interesting and informative video.

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Glad it helped

[@DavidSmith-lk3yf]

I liked the way you introduced this story. Initially I wondered where it was going as it sounded fascinating and a local history I did not know about until you showed the graves in arlesford, which I had seen before and knew their back story. Great documentary as usual. Well done.

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thanks David, the Alresford ones are pretty well known but the Odiham ones were a new find.

[@steveharwood5824]

Another fantastic explore Bob.

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thanks Steve. It was quite sad reflecting upon this one.

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Bob, what a great story you have woven here. I really didn't know anything about it. I wonder if this was reciprocated in France? Maybe some stayed in the UK afterwards?
Great video, well done. Have a great weekend!!

[@PASTFINDERexploring]

Thank you David. Yes this was reciprocated to British officers in France.