Alec Bennett motorcyles in Portswood – late 1970s / early 1980s
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...
read moreLovers’ Walk in winter!
Indeed, it looks cold! SEE Southampton 3 h · On this hot day Lovers Walk in winter may help cool you down.
read moreStage coaches en route to London came through Swaythling befor the turnpike across the Common
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.
read moreLovely old car in The Avenue and a stationary pony and trap..
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
read moreSo many of Southampton’s suburbs were at one time peaceful and attractive villages. This is Swaythling High Road…
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...
read moreThis day in 1805 saw the last day of 3 days of racing on Southampton Common
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.
read moreA tram coming down The Avenue in 1910
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.
read moreThe University’s rag mascot in 1953 – Kelly the skeleton!
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...
read moreThe Cowherds 1930s/1940s. Can anyone put a date on it?
Can anyone put a date on this? SEE Southampton 1 d · The Cowherds – 1930s-40s? The car and fashion experts can no doubt help with the dating! There seems to be a gathering centre right, which the families are heading towards. Sun hats...
read moreA tram along Portswood Road
A tram along Portswood Road. SEE Southampton 12 h · A tram in Portswood road but is it going to or from Swaythling?
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