Lovely 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?
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.
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