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Gateway to the world: a potted history of Southampton

Posted on: 12th August 2021

Roman settlement, medieval gateway, Agincourt, Mayflower, fashionable Georgians, golden age of steam, Titanic, Spitfire and cruise capital of the world: Southampton’s seen it all. Southampton stands on very historic foundations. A port for a 1000 years it’s been central to some of the world’s most momentous events.

Southampton Connections with toob - Jane Austen

Posted on: 26th August 2020

Discover Jane’s connections to historic Southampton.

Let's Celebrate #OurSouthampton!

Posted on: 3rd April 2020

*This competition has now closed*  Over the next few weeks...

The Gallows in Southampton

Posted on: 11th October 2019

The Gallows of Southampton

The Three John Speeds

Posted on: 24th September 2019

Learn more about the three John Speeds in Southampton

What’s life like for a...

Posted on: 18th September 2019

Find out what student life is like in Southampton in 2019.

Five Great Reasons to Give...

Posted on: 16th September 2019

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