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Where the name ‘Bassett Avenue’ might come from

Posted by on Jun 29, 2020 in Local History

Where the name ‘Bassett Avenue’ might come from… SEE Southampton 8 hrs   · Streetwatch : Next section of Bassett Avenue BASSETT AVENUE. Bassett was formerly a part of part of North Stoneham. The name may derive from a family name...

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Court Royal Mews recalls the former hotel of the same name that was once in Northlands Road…

Posted by on Jun 27, 2020 in Local History

Anyone remember the hotel? SEE Southampton 24 June at 08:20   · Instagram  · Court Royal Mews recalls the former hotel of the same name that was once in Northlands Road.

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Early photograph of Bassett Green Village

Posted by on Jun 27, 2020 in Local History

Definitely an earlier time! SEE Southampton 17 hrs   · Early photograph of Bassett Green village.

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Portswood Road in 1914

Posted by on Jun 27, 2020 in Local History

With a tram in the background? SEE Southampton 17 hrs   · Portswood Road in 1914.

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Remembering the Flower and Balloon Festival on The Common

Posted by on Jun 27, 2020 in Local History

Remembering the Flower and Ballon festival on The Common…. dailyecho.co.uk https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/18546007.photos-balloon-festival-2000—many-remember/?fbclid=IwAR25pGJWwuEIiiUPtBiX3H0Jckn-W8Fqb4Nf9-MiHBBw0UaYfTVJIbvyhdg...

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On this day in 1620, Walter Prescot was appointed Cowherd and the first Cowherd to have a house on The Common. ..

Posted by on Jun 24, 2020 in Local History

On this day in 1620, Walter Prescot was appointed Cowherd and the first Cowherd to have a house on The Common….. Bevois Mount History Southampton Yesterday at 14:50   · Another view of the Cowherds for the good reason that it was on this day...

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Anyone recall the Court Royal Hotel in Northlands Road?

Posted by on Jun 24, 2020 in Local History

Anyone remember the hotel? SEE Southampton 11 hrs   · Instagram  · Court Royal Mews recalls the former hotel of the same name that was once in Northlands Road.

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484 Portswood Road with the plaque (near the top) for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee 1897

Posted by on Jun 22, 2020 in Local History

484, Portswood Road with the plaque (near the top) for Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee 1897. SEE Southampton 20 June at 10:33  · Instagram  · Queen Victoria was born on 24 May 1819. Stanley Brothers terracotta plaque for her Diamond Jubilee...

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The Common has always been a great outdoor space for families

Posted by on Jun 22, 2020 in Local History

No social distancing there! SEE Southampton Yesterday at 05:08   · The Common has always been a great outdoor space for families.

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On The Common near the Cemetery Gates

Posted by on Jun 18, 2020 in Local History

Highfield Residents’ Association 12 mins   · SEE Southampton 2 hrs   · On the Common near the Cemetery Gates.

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