So many of Southampton’s suburbs were at one time peaceful and attractive villages. This is Swaythling High Road…

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 way.
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This day in 1805 saw the last day of 3 days of racing on Southampton Common

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 3, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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.
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A tram coming down The Avenue in 1910

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Aug 1, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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.
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The University’s rag mascot in 1953 – Kelly the skeleton!

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 28, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 Collections
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The Cowherds 1930s/1940s. Can anyone put a date on it?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 27, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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 obligatory!
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A tram along Portswood Road

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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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Interesting information on a couple of Lucy boxes in our area

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 22, 2020 in Local History | 0 comments 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, however, have more distinctive features. The first one is in Avenue Rd and features the Southampton coat of arms. The second (opposite the Cowherds)...
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HRA often looks at Planning from a building perspectve, what about trees?

Posted by Highfield Residents' Association on Jul 21, 2020 in Other Planning Issues / Information | 0 comments HRA often looks at planning from a building perspective but what about trees? This is an interesting article by Nicole Hillier from The Woodland Trust about protected trees and how to know which trees are protected. It describes the different types of Tree Preservation Orders (TPO). See article here. Information provided by HRA Secretary, Barbara Claridge....
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