A tram and a horse and cart in Portswood, courtesy of SEE Southampton. Not sure what the bunting is for though?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 30, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments SEE Southampton Portswood. What date would you think?
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‘A walk up the Avenue’ written by Ally Hayes and Wendy Stokes of Bevois Mount History

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2021 in Local History, News | 0 comments This book – ‘A walk up the Avenue: Southampton’s Ornament’ has been written by Ally Hayes and Wendy Stokes from Bevois Mount History. You can message them if you would like a copy; they are happy to deliver within the City. It looks beautifully written and illustrated. A Christmas present perhaps? Bevois Mount History Southampton Just wanted to say a great big thank you...
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If you were a pupil or a member of staff of Southampton Grammar School for Girls; The Southampton College for Girls; or Hill College Southampton – there will be a Grand Reunion for all on October 1st 2022 at Richard Taunton V1th form College, Hill Lane.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 29, 2021 in Local History, News | 0 comments Courttesy of SEE Southampton: See more below! Elly BabbedgeSEE Southampton   Calling all former staff and students! Were you a pupil or a member of staff at Southampton Grammar School for Girls? The Southampton College for Girls or Hill College, Southampton? There will be a Grand Reunion for all on October 1st 2022 at Richard Taunton V1th form College, Hill Lane to reminisce and to launch a new...
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The only headstone in Southampton old cemetery which contains bricks, courtesy of SEE Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 25, 2021 in Local History, News | 0 comments Very apt! SEE Southampton The only headstone in the old cemetery which contains bricks so you will not be surprised to learn that the person whose life it recalls was involved in the brick trade.
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No traffic on this photo posted by Dave Marden in Southampton Memories: People and Places!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 25, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Dave MardenSouthampton Memories: People and Places A very rural looking and traffic free Avenue
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Photos of a leave pass and railway ticket with possible connection to Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 15, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Photos of a leave pass and railway ticket courtesy of Marc Heighway from Southampton History Photos, relating to a possible connection to Southampton Common in 1945. Marc HeighwaySouthampton history photos Joint leave pass and railway ticket belonging to E Fernell of the Allied Expeditionary Force. It’s likely he would have been involved in D-Day. The stamp on the rear shows he must return...
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Interesting image at Southampton Old Cemetery dating from 1900.

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 15, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments  Courtesy of SEE Southampton SEE Southampton This image comes from the Southampton Annual 1900 and shows the view at the old Southampton Cemetery gates. Is that a tomb that has been moved?
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Edward Chalk campaigned to stop The Common being turned into a car park!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Oct 10, 2021 in Local History, News | 0 comments Well done to Edward Chalk for a successful campaign! Courtesy of Bevois Mount History. SEE Southampton In East Park. Edward Chalk campaigned to stop part of the Common becoming a car park.
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