A collection of historical pictures of the Avenue

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Mar 1, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments A remarkable Avenue collection. SEE Southampton YeSstterodSgpaonrsyf ceidsaglgtd 06or:edeec0rl0h  · The Avenue. A selection.
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Brickworks of St Sidney Kimber and Highfield Farm

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 24, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments The Brickworks of Sir Sidney Kimber (before 1914) is in the picture below, on the site of what was once part of Highfield Farm, and later became part of the University Site. SEE Southampton 23 h  · Would anyone like to have a stab at were these images were taken. I don’t know the date of the horse pulling the plough, but I do know the second is before 1914. Both are the same location. Answer at...
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The Avenue c. 1850 with Archer’s Lodge on right

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 22, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Hardly recognizable! Bevois Mount History Southampton YetSSpstecasenrdaygo natriefs 07S:oagauur4telde0  · Philip Brannon’s print of The Avenue c. 1850 shows Archer’s Lodge on the right hand side. The house was a ‘superior school for young ladies’ from 1881 but was destroyed by bombing in 1940.
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A brief historical snapshop of the Cowherds

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 22, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments A brief historical snapshot of the Cowherds. Bevois Mount History Southampton d2e0dotc fFuSpebrfocuirsnsohatrrtySe haodt t08u:5u8  · It was the cowherd’s house then the Southampton Arms and finally The Cowherds Inn.
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Not such a problem crossing The Avenue then!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 22, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Not such a problem with crossing then! Bevois Mount History Southampton d2e0dotc fFuSpebrfocuirsnsohatrrtySe haodt t10u:4u3  · The cross roads at the top of the Avenue.
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Burgess Road Library, opened in May 1935

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 22, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Burgess Road Library was opened in May 1935. It was the first library in Southampton to feature a specially designed and equipped children’s department (picture 1980). SEE Southampton tSp1hottnsoread  · Burgess Road Library 1980. Burgess Road Library was opened by the Mayor, Alderman G.A. Waller, in May 1935. It was the first library in Southampton to feature a specially designed and...
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WW1 and Avenue St Andrews United Reformed Church

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 22, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments Avenue St Andrews United Reformed Church’s role in helping WW1 soldiers camping on The Common. SEE Southampton tSp5hottnsoread  · Avenue St Andrews Congregational Church with hall next door where soldiers were camping on the Common in WW1 were given all sorts of practical help and support by members of the congregation.
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An old print of Portswood House

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Feb 19, 2021 in Local History | 0 comments The old Portswood House. SEE Southampton 17 oFhebaatafrulrSfuaocruy apotsn 1se6oimS:rore4rd1t  · An old print of Portswood House and a map showing its location.
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