7 quirky facts about Southampton you'll only know if you're a local
From local lingo to city superstitions, there are always things about a city that would mean nothing to those outside it.
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Ian Crump is the heritage writer at the Daily Echo and can be found picking through archives and scanning negatives to bring readers a look back at Southampton from days gone by to quench that nostalgia thirst.
Ian Crump is the heritage writer at the Daily Echo and can be found picking through archives and scanning negatives to bring readers a look back at Southampton from days gone by to quench that nostalgia thirst.
From local lingo to city superstitions, there are always things about a city that would mean nothing to those outside it.
When the raids took place from 1940 to 1941, Southampton was one of the hardest-hit cities in Britain and Above Bar was one of the areas most severely damaged
The civic centre street was lined with a variety of independent shops, department stores and pubs, catering to the needs of all.
The victory of Baytown Kemp marked a significant milestone for local dog racing at the Southampton Stadium greyhound track in 1963.
Southampton will head to Cardiff this weekend hoping to keep up the pressure on the Championship top three.
Despite demolition work beginning, the ugly building is immortalised in the collections of some stamp collectors.
The Pitcher & Piano at Ocean Village was declared open for business following a successful launch party in 2005
These 20-year-old pictures provide us with aerial views of Lymington from the time.
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