A 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?
read moreInteresting information on a couple of Lucy boxes in our area
Interesting information on a couple of lucy boxes in our area. Bevois Mount History Southampton 27 June 2016 · Lucy boxes are something that usually, with their dull green colour and utilitarian design, blend into our urban landscape. Older ones,...
read moreA very old view of The Avenue with no cars!
A very old view of The Avenue with no cars! Bevois Mount History Southampton 2 d · A view of the Avenue with, I think, the entrance to the Common on the left hand side.
read moreMore history of Asylum Green, The Avenue
More history of Asylum Green, The Avenue. Bevois Mount History Southampton 2 h · ‘Canute rebukes his courtiers’ on the Haysom Monument, Asylum Green, the Avenue.
read moreChristchurch in Portswood – Highfield Church and some history!
Highfield Church? SEE Southampton 9 h · Christchurch in Portswood was originally built as a Chapel of Ease for South Stoneham Church. It was designed by Joshua Brandon who died at the age of 25 and is buried in the churchyard, as is Sydney Kimber...
read moreSt Denys Priory. All that remains is an arch in the garden of Tudor House and a wall in a garden in Priory Avenue…
All that remains is an arch in the garden of Tudor House and a wall in a garden in Priory Avenue…. SEE Southampton 1 d · A sketch of St Denys Priory, the ruins in 1820, and the remains now – an arch in the garden of Tudor House, and a...
read moreThe City’s 2nd Donkey Derby 18 July 1970 – on The Common
The City’s 2nd Donkey Derby – 18 July 1970…. dailyecho.co.uk https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18576384.donkeys-raced-common—remember/?Ref=fbpg&fbclid=IwAR3zwuyeBKLwMIeo2YFcocdqpnxROXzOjQ7-tp8EQK9CaiORECQxBwoaH1o PHOTOS:...
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