Troop manoeuvres on The Common in 1904

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 1, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Troop manoeuvres on The Common in 1904. Bevois Mount History Southampton 2cSfmetSed9 pNooncsvenmobsenorr lhatenoae domn16l:15  · Troop manoeuvres on the Common always provided a spectacle for the townspeople. This photo is from 1904.
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The former paddling pool on The Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 1, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments The former paddling pool on The Common. SEE Southampton 1tfS9fponsordhedd  · Instagram  · The former paddling pool on the Common near the Cowherds pub.
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A lecture ticket for the Hartley Institute!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Dec 1, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments A lecture ticket from the Hartley Institution, previously the University of Southampton. SEE Southampton YtfessShtpoeenrddfgay anfmasolrtrcae 0c5:aru1d9  · The Hartley Inssitution was the forerunner of the University of Southampton.
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The former Bassett Hotel, Burgess Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 28, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments The former Bassett Hotel. Not sure where this was in Bassett. Any ideas? SEE Southampton 26u NhovfmnetrStmbcSpefohrino atog tns0nognr8i:3eld5  · Instagram  · The former Bassett Hotel. 2 comments Comments
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Donkeys at Southampton Zoon on The Common in 1974

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 28, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 Corner’ although it housed tigers, elephants, zebras etc.
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The former Bassett Hotel in Bassett

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 26, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments The former Bassett Hotel. Not sure where this was in Bassett. Any ideas? SEE Southampton 1ocstoS1ponshsored  · Instagram  · The former Bassett Hotel.
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Anyone remember the Albany Hotel in Winn Road?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 20, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 wishing I had visited the Venetian Restaurant, Spanish Lounge and Tudor Bar!
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Known as Southampton’s Dick Whittington, Richard Andrews (1798-1859) and his wife are buried in Southampton Old Cemetery

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Nov 18, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 1tSodga9ponsoruehd  · Richard Andrews (1798-1859) arrived in Southampton with nothing but went on to found his own coach building business and serve as...
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