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.read more
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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.read more
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. #southamptonread more
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.read more
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.read more
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.read more
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 Collectionsread more
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!read more
