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Memories of Southampton s old ice rink

Many older Sotonians fondly remember skating at the ice rink in the Banister area.

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Memories of Southampton s old ice rink

Many older Sotonians fondly remember skating at the ice rink in the Banister area.

United kingdomBarry simsBob deneCharles knottCharles knott banisterEdna bodenMartin brislandHank mizellCliff richardMike joyceBob heatherSandy nelsonTony francisBanister courtSouthampton speed skating clubBanister stadium

Do you know of Southampton s two asylums?

The term “Asylum” was once used in a similar way as “Sanctuary”, to describe a place of refuge - often Churches - where criminals or…

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Welcome to a Victorian Christmas in Southampton

With the arrival of Christianity, pagan customs such as bedecking houses with evergreens like mistletoe, holly and ivy were absorbed to create the…

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Southampton s connections with Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot

With November 5th coming up, here’s a local connection to the Gunpowder Plot.

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