Alec Bennett motorcyles in Portswood – late 1970s / early 1980s

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments In response to a query from one of our followers ref when Alec Bennett’s motorcycle business was in Portswood, we have now heard back from SEE Southampton. Thank you SEE Southampton! This is what they say and they also sent us a couple of pictures! “Alec Bennett returned from racing in the 1930s to concentrate on his motorcycle business. He had premises in what was Blockbuster Video....
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Lovers’ Walk in winter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Indeed, it looks cold! SEE Southampton 3 h · On this hot day Lovers Walk in winter may help cool you down.
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Stage coaches en route to London came through Swaythling befor the turnpike across the Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Stage coatches en route to London came through Swaythling… SEE Southampton 10 h · Swaythling High Road. Stage coaches en route to London came through Swaythling before the turnpike across the Common.
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Lovely old car in The Avenue and a stationary pony and trap..

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments A very empty Avenue and one solitary old car. Bevois Mount History Southampton 1 d · Lovely old car in the Avenue and a bit behind that, a stationary pony and trap. #southampton
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So many of Southampton’s suburbs were at one time peaceful and attractive villages. This is Swaythling High Road…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Thank you for sharing some background See Southampton! SEE Southampton 1 d · So many of Southampton’s suburbs were at one time peaceful and attractive villages. This is Swaythling High Road now a busy dual carriage way.
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This day in 1805 saw the last day of 3 days of racing on Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Picture/photo of racing on The Common dates from around 1805… Bevois Mount History Southampton 1 d · This day in 1805 saw the last day of three days of racing on Southampton Common.
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A tram coming down The Avenue in 1910

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 1, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments A very clear picture of The Avenue with a tram and less tree growth in 1910. SEE Southampton 17 h · A tram coming down the Avenue in 1910.
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The University’s rag mascot in 1953 – Kelly the skeleton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 28, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments The University’s rag mascot in 1953 – Kelly the skeleton! SEE Southampton 4 h · Instagram · Apparently Kelly the skeleton was the student rag mascot in 1953. Source: University of Southampton Special Collections
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