The garden of Hawthorn Cottage…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 20, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments The garden of Hawthorn Cottage, now the location of Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre. Bevois Mount History Southampton 5 d  · The garden of Hawthorn Cottage which once stood where the Hawtorns Urban Wildlife Centre now stands. Councillor John Ransome (of fountain fame) and his wife are posing for the photo.
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The artesian well on the Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 20, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Plaque for the old artesian well on The Common. The well was started in 1835. SEE Southampton Artesian well plaque on the Common. Work started in 1835 but the well was never very successful. It was capped in 1885 to be replaced by the water works at Oterbourne.
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Shops and cottages on Bevois Hill – long gone…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 14, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments …and the cars too! Bevois Mount History Southampton   Shops and cottages on Bevois Hill – long gone.
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Does anyone know what T.H. represents in Thackeray Road?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Does anyone know? SEE Southampton 2 d · Anyone know what T. H. represents? Is it Talbot House as in Toc H??
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Alec Bennett motorcyles in Portswood – late 1970s / early 1980s

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 pictures! “Alec Bennett returned from racing in the 1930s to concentrate on his motorcycle business. He had premises in what was Blockbuster Video....
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Lovers’ Walk in winter!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments Indeed, it looks cold! SEE Southampton 3 h · On this hot day Lovers Walk in winter may help cool you down.
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Stage coaches en route to London came through Swaythling befor the turnpike across the Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 11, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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.
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Lovely old car in The Avenue and a stationary pony and trap..

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 7, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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
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