Some history of Taunton’s College, now the site of The University of Southampton’s Avenue Campus

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 9, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Here is some interesting background and photos about Taunton’s School courtesy of Brian Veck, Southampton History Photos. In 1969, Taunton’s College became a Sixth Form College for boys called Richard Taunton Sixth Form College. It started admitting girls in 1978. In 1989, it merged with Hill College and chose to refurbish and occupy the Hill Lane site. In 1993, the University bought...
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In 1927 the historic Cowherds Inn was owned and run by the ‘People’s Refreshment House Association Ltd (PRHA)

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 9, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments “In 1927 the historic Cowherds Inn was owned and run by the ‘People’s Refreshment House Association ltd’ (PRHA)” Get to know more about the historic Cowherds Inn in the 1900s from William Burns of Southampton Sotonians and Friends William BurnsSouthampton Sotonians and Friends The Cowherds c1927 “it didn’t catch on” What better, than on a lovely...
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Historical background to Castle Lodge, 324 Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 4, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Some interesting background to Castle Lodge, 324 Portswood Road, from Bevois Mount History. The Lodge is all that remains from Portswood House which was demolished in 1852. Keith WillsherBevois Mount History Southampton Castle Lodge, 324 portswood road is all that remains from portswood house being demolished in 1852 Portswood House c1800 Built by Giles Stibbert, a retired General in the East...
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St Agnes Church which once sat in Portswood Road, by William Burns

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 4, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments This is another fascinating, in-depth historical account by William Burns of Southampton Sotonians and Friends, about St Agnes Church which once sat in Portswood Road. William BurnsSouthampton Sotonians and Friends St Agnes Church – Portswood Road, and its first Vicar The “Sanctuary” in Portswood Road Once again in my neck of the woods I find another topic that little has been...
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More historical info from Bevois Mount History on who is buried in Southampton Old Cemetery

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 21, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Bevois Mount History Southampton Many former mayors of Southampton are buried in the Old Cemetery. This is the grave of Hector Young and his wife. He was mayor in 1929, a local J.P. and Freeman of the City of London – I wonder what he did to be awarded that honour?
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From the Hartley Institute to the University of Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 18, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments SEE Southampton This house (Picture 1) belonged to Henry Robinson Hartley, (1777-1850), a wealthy eccentric who was raised in Southampton and maintained an affection for the town. Hartley left money in his will for the establishment of a cultural institution in Southampton. He intended that the new institution should be established in the house. However, the bequest committee decided that the...
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Nice view of old Highfield Lane, provided by SEE Southampton

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 14, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Agree! SEE Southampton  
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The Albany Hotel which used to be in Winn Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jun 11, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Used to be in Winn Road… Bevois Mount History Southampton The Albany Hotel opened in 1925 as the Stafford House Hotel.
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