Donkeys at Southampton Zoon on The Common in 1974
Donkeys at Southampton Zoo on The Common, in 1974. Bevois Mount History Southampton dYatuStaepSsterdocciay nsafoitdooa 1mr4ed:e5dd7 · Donkeys at Southampton Zoo in 1974. The zoo was originally described as a ‘Zoological Pet’s...
read moreThe former Bassett Hotel in Bassett
The former Bassett Hotel. Not sure where this was in Bassett. Any ideas? SEE Southampton 1ocstoS1ponshsored · Instagram · The former Bassett Hotel.
read moreAnyone remember the Albany Hotel in Winn Road?
Anyone remember the Albany Hotel in Winn Road? Bevois Mount History Southampton YieslstfeutgerSpuedeadonsyc orart 1ee5ee:43ofgd · The Albany Hotel is now Albany Court – a tasteful block of lovely flats. Nevertheless, I can’t help...
read moreKnown as Southampton’s Dick Whittington, Richard Andrews (1798-1859) and his wife are buried in Southampton Old Cemetery
Known as Southampton’s Dick Whittington, Richard Andrews (1798-1859), and his wife are buried in the Old Cemetery. Their grave is surmounted by a plain column. There is also a statue of him in East Park. Bevois Mount History Southampton...
read moreStag Gates, down the Avenue, were demolished around 1919 because of congestion
Stag Gates, down the Avenue, were demolished around 1919 because of congestion. Bevois Mount History Southampton 14 tNoveminfbceicr raSatuSpdi coi1n2:tlsdohaumred16t · In November 1912 the Borough Council decided that the congestion at Stag Gates...
read moreHighfield Church (or Christ Church Portswood) in 1900
Highfield Church (or Christ Church Portswood) in 1900 when Portswood was a village! Built in 1846/47 and consecrated in 1847. The architect, Joshua Brandon, died before the Church was completed, and is buried in the churchyard. More below. SEE...
read moreDead from torpedoed HMHS Asturias in WW1 buried in Southampton Old Cemetery
HMHS Asturias was a hospital ship in WW1. She was torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1917 and 35 people died; most of them buried in Southampton Old Cemetery. Bevois Mount History Southampton tSSp8 SohNovemnbesrn scait 0l9dmo:gr0edcoiglhto7m · HMHS...
read more1968 along The Avenue
Very much a 60s photo! Bevois Mount History Southampton matnelSp5 oNovrembnsneroa rrealmt 1n2:fatier3dgS9 · From the 1968 Southampton handbook.
read moreSir Sidney Kimber, who helped shape modern day Southampton, was born in Highfield on 5 November 1873.
Sir Sidney Kimber was born on 5 November 1873, in Highfield. He was Mayor of Southampton from 1918 to 1920 and then made an Alderman. He helped shape modern day Southampton. He was the driving force behind the Civic Centre and also established...
read moreFair on The Common – 1910
Lots of activity! SEE Southampton fS2 NdtSpmolfatovnemsboroseSer adit 0e4mo:c4merc1 · Fair on the Common in 1910.
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