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| Prince Edward’s Tower part of the old town walls Southampton popularly know as “Catchcold”. | A superb example of civic pride, completed in 1939 the impressive Civic Centre includes the Guildhall, one of the few theatres in Southampton. | A Tudor House built 1495. Once a family home, it is now a museum. Currently under restoration will not be fully open until 2008. |
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| Gerd, a Viking, sits on the Southampton’s only real beach, the Western Shore, contemplating how her ancestors 1000 years ago failed to secure the city from the Norman invasion. | Highfield Church, consecrated in 1847, is built in Purbeck stone and can hold 750 worshippers. (Church of England). | A disused railway station Royal Victoria Park near Netley. |
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| Southampton Water from the park. On the right is Spithead. | The Church, Netley Abbey. | Entrances to inner rooms at Netley Abbey taken from the cloister. |
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| The “Oceana” in the Western Dock. Southampton lost its status as “The Home of Ocean Sailing” but it is still the “Gateway to England”. | St. Mary's Stadium. home of Southampton Football Club | |