Southampton and nearby Netley - photographs and captions by Roger Hayman

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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.


 
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.

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.

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

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