I'm off to Bitterne this morning, got a few things to sort out.
I remember when Bitterne had a road going through it. It was one of the main arterial routes into Southampton, you took your life in your hands trying to cross the road, but i tell you what, it was always a bustling shopping centre. If you go there now and walk along the precinct, there are kids hanging about with nothing to do, except leave there chewing gum on benches and litter on the ground. Most of the time it is fairly empty, apart from a Wednesday when there is a market.
I must say, I did prefer it before the precinct, somehow, it seemed a more special place to go. It was to me, as a child, a stepping stone to the city of Southampton.
Saturday, 10 December 2011
Wednesday, 30 November 2011
KEEMA CURRY NIGHT!
It's time for another curry.
KEEMA MATTAR (Lamb Mince with Garden Peas).
Ingredients:
1 tsp Coriander Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 Cardomoms
4 Cloves
2 Kashmiri dried red chilis
1 tsp ground turmeric
Salt to taste
Tsp of sugar
3 Large Tomatoes
5 Cloves Garlic
15g Ginger peeled weight
8 Curry Leaves
50cm Cinamon stick
1 Green chili whole but pierced
1 Onion
500g Lamb Mince
Half tsp Garam masala
Mug of Frozen garden peas
To Cook:
In a spice grinder, grind the red chillis, cloves, cardomoms, cumin seeds and coriander seeds.
Set aside.
In a blender, Blend the garlic, Ginger and tomatoes with a splash of water.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan until hot, then add the curry leaves, cinamom and green chilli, sizzle for 10 seconds and add the onion. Cook until well browned.
Add the blended paste and cook with the onions for about five minutes on a moderate heast.
Now add the mince and all the ground spices and sugar along with the turmeric and salt.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cook for twenty minutes, adding a little water if the mixture becomes too dry.
Add the frozen peas and cook on low until the peas are cooked. Stir in th Garam Masala and serve.
Good with rice or Chapatis.
KEEMA MATTAR (Lamb Mince with Garden Peas).
Ingredients:
1 tsp Coriander Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 Cardomoms
4 Cloves
2 Kashmiri dried red chilis
1 tsp ground turmeric
Salt to taste
Tsp of sugar
3 Large Tomatoes
5 Cloves Garlic
15g Ginger peeled weight
8 Curry Leaves
50cm Cinamon stick
1 Green chili whole but pierced
1 Onion
500g Lamb Mince
Half tsp Garam masala
Mug of Frozen garden peas
To Cook:
In a spice grinder, grind the red chillis, cloves, cardomoms, cumin seeds and coriander seeds.
Set aside.
In a blender, Blend the garlic, Ginger and tomatoes with a splash of water.
Heat the oil in a large saucepan until hot, then add the curry leaves, cinamom and green chilli, sizzle for 10 seconds and add the onion. Cook until well browned.
Add the blended paste and cook with the onions for about five minutes on a moderate heast.
Now add the mince and all the ground spices and sugar along with the turmeric and salt.
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and cook for twenty minutes, adding a little water if the mixture becomes too dry.
Add the frozen peas and cook on low until the peas are cooked. Stir in th Garam Masala and serve.
Good with rice or Chapatis.
Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Lamb Keema with Spinach
Lamb Keema with Spinach
1 onion chopped
3 cloves garlic crushed
10g ginger peeled weight1 tsp each of coriander, cumin and turmeric.
Half tsp chilli powderSalt to taste
Small tin chopped tomatoes3 tblsps veg oil
400g minced lamb
200g frozen or fresh spinachTo Cook:
Heat the oil in a saucepan, on a moderate heat, add the onion, ginger and garlic
Fry until golden. Add the lamb and spices and brown the meatAdd the tinned tomatoes and salt to taste, stir and cook on a simmer for twenty minutes.
Add a splash of water if the mixture starts to dry out.Finally stir in the Spinach and cook until it has wilted down.
Turn off the heat and leave for five minutes. Serve with boiled rice or Chapattis
Sunday, 20 November 2011
SOUTHAMPTONS FLOATING BRIDGES
Not so many years ago, if you needed to get from Woolston to Southampton you had either to travel about 4 miles by road or cross the river Itchen by chain link ferry. As a young boy my dad would take me down to the slipway at Woolston and watch the Floating Bridge come in, drop it's landing platform and see the cars, pushbikes and people getting off. On one occasion i saw a young chap, who was obviously late, riding his bike for all his worth down the slipway, getting off and throwing his bike on the departing ferry, only to see it fall short and into the water. Although it only took four minutes to cross, as a young boy it was an exciting experience!
Now, sadly the days of the chainlink ferry are long gone and in it's place is the 'New Itchen Bridge'.
If you want to board one of the original Chainlink Ferries you can. It is now a restaurant called The Ferry Restaurant The food is very good, it's only a small restaurant so you will probably need to book.
Now, sadly the days of the chainlink ferry are long gone and in it's place is the 'New Itchen Bridge'.
If you want to board one of the original Chainlink Ferries you can. It is now a restaurant called The Ferry Restaurant The food is very good, it's only a small restaurant so you will probably need to book.
Saturday, 19 November 2011
COME ON YOU REDS
Another shining light in this great city is Southampton Football Club.
Under the guidance of Nicolas Cortese and manager Nigel Adkins The Saints are currently riding high at the top of the Championship.
And to be fair, they fully deserve it, after watching them thump a resilient Brighton team 3-0 today.
Quite simply they are the best team by far, on the South Coast!
http://www.my-travel.me.uk/
Under the guidance of Nicolas Cortese and manager Nigel Adkins The Saints are currently riding high at the top of the Championship.
And to be fair, they fully deserve it, after watching them thump a resilient Brighton team 3-0 today.
Quite simply they are the best team by far, on the South Coast!
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Prawn & Coconut Curry
Prawn Curry with coconut
I cooked this curry a while ago, but if you like a rich tasting curry, you can't go wrong with this mouthwatering dish!
Simple to cook, but full of flavour. If you like it hot, just up the chilli content.
30g ginger cut into thin juliennes
1 medium onion
1 Tomato chopped
300g peeled raw prawns
Salt to taste
2 tblsps veg oil
1 tsp Cumin seeds
6 Curry leaves
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 green chilli sliced lengthways seeds removed
400g tin coconut milk
1 tsp Garam Masala
Small handful toasted Almond flakes
Some chopped coriander
To Cook:
Heat oil in shallow pan
Add ginger, cumin seeds, Curry leaves
And fry for 15 secs or until sizzling
Add the onion and cook until soft about 10 mins adding a splash of water to avoid sticking or burning
Add chopped tomato
Add the rest of spices and chillies
Continue to cook on moderate to low heat until the tomato breaks down with the onion and spice to form a masala
Stir in the coconut milk and carry on cooking until the sauce thickens, add the prawns, cook until prawns are done, turn off the heat, stir in a little Garam Masala, top with Almond Flakes and coriander leaves.
Serve with rice.
Thursday, 17 November 2011
SOUTHAMPTONS HISTORY
Just read a great article in the Southern Daily Echo about High Street and Bugle Street.
Really interesting, you will find it at: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/heritage/9363832.Potted_history_of_city_s_major_streets/
Actually if you haven't visited old Southampton, you should make the effort.
Calling America.
Are there any people out there in America that are originally from Southampton UK?
Let me know and tell me about your memories.
Really interesting, you will find it at: http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/heritage/9363832.Potted_history_of_city_s_major_streets/
Actually if you haven't visited old Southampton, you should make the effort.
Calling America.
Are there any people out there in America that are originally from Southampton UK?
Let me know and tell me about your memories.
Wednesday, 16 November 2011
Southampton to revive the Tram?
If its true, this is great news!
Apparently Southampton council is planning to restore an original city Tram that last saw service in the 1940's.
The plan is to run it from Old Southampton along the waterfront.
Apparently Southampton council is planning to restore an original city Tram that last saw service in the 1940's.
The plan is to run it from Old Southampton along the waterfront.
CURRY NIGHT 2
LAMB WITH SPINACH
400G Lean diced Lamb
200g spinach
1 onion chopped
6 garlic cloves 3 tomatoes
20g root ginger chopped
4 cloves
2 Black Cardomoms
5cm cinamom stick
5 tblsps Veg Oil
2 Bay Leaves
3 Green Chillies pierced
3/4 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1tblsp coriander
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Salt or to taste
To Cook
Fry the whole spices in oil for 30secs
Add onion and fry until golden 8-10 mins
Meanwhile blitz the toms, garlic and ginger with a little water in a blender until smooth
add the blended mixture to the pot along with all the powdered spices and salt
cook over moderate heat for ten minutes
add the lamb and saute over heat for five or six minutes
add enough water to cover meat bring to a boil and simmer with lid on for 60 mins or until lamb is tender.
using half a tblsp veg oil fry the green chillis for a minute drain with a slotted spoon and add to the curry with the Garam Masala, then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
by this time the sauce should be thick, if not cook uncovered over a high heat for a few minutes more.
Serve with Rice.
400G Lean diced Lamb
200g spinach
1 onion chopped
6 garlic cloves 3 tomatoes
20g root ginger chopped
4 cloves
2 Black Cardomoms
5cm cinamom stick
5 tblsps Veg Oil
2 Bay Leaves
3 Green Chillies pierced
3/4 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1tblsp coriander
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Salt or to taste
To Cook
Fry the whole spices in oil for 30secs
Add onion and fry until golden 8-10 mins
Meanwhile blitz the toms, garlic and ginger with a little water in a blender until smooth
add the blended mixture to the pot along with all the powdered spices and salt
cook over moderate heat for ten minutes
add the lamb and saute over heat for five or six minutes
add enough water to cover meat bring to a boil and simmer with lid on for 60 mins or until lamb is tender.
using half a tblsp veg oil fry the green chillis for a minute drain with a slotted spoon and add to the curry with the Garam Masala, then add the spinach and cook until wilted.
by this time the sauce should be thick, if not cook uncovered over a high heat for a few minutes more.
Serve with Rice.
Saturday, 12 November 2011
Southampton then and now
Just a very short Blog, to say that I met a book writer called Penny Legg at one of her signings. She has written a book about Southampton,Called "Southampton then & Now", which has got some amazing pictures in it.
So if your interested go out and buy it!
So if your interested go out and buy it!
Armistice day
In Flanders Fields
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place, and in the sky
The Larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below
We are the Dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and we're loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch, be yours to hold it high.
If he break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row
That mark our place, and in the sky
The Larks, still bravely singing, fly scarce heard amid the guns below
We are the Dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and we're loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch, be yours to hold it high.
If he break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
John McCrae
Friday, 11 November 2011
CURRY NIGHT
Staying in tonight, how about a nice curry?
Try a Punjabi Chicken recipe, it's delicious!
You will need:
500g Chicken pieces bone in
15g ginger
8 cloves of garlic
4 green cardamoms
2 black cardamoms
2" piece of cinnamon
4 cloves
salt to taste
3-4 green chillies whole but pierced
1 large onion sliced
3 tomatoes
1 tbl spoon of ground coriander
1.5 tsps of ground cumin
half tsp turmeric
quarter tsp chili powder
handful of chopped coriander leaves
To Cook:
brown the onions well in 5 tablespoons of veg oil for about 8mins
meanwhile in a blender blitz the tomatoes, garlic and ginger with a little water until smooth
add the cardamoms, green chillies, cinnamon and cloves to the pot and cook for a further 2 mins.
remove skin from the chicken and add to the pot and brown for 5 mins.
add the blended ingredients powdered spices and salt with half a cup of water cook for a further 5 mins.
add enough warm water to come half way up the chicken and cook on a low heat for 20 mins or until the chicken is cooked turn off the heat and add the chopped coriander and serve.
Try a Punjabi Chicken recipe, it's delicious!
You will need:
500g Chicken pieces bone in
15g ginger
8 cloves of garlic
4 green cardamoms
2 black cardamoms
2" piece of cinnamon
4 cloves
salt to taste
3-4 green chillies whole but pierced
1 large onion sliced
3 tomatoes
1 tbl spoon of ground coriander
1.5 tsps of ground cumin
half tsp turmeric
quarter tsp chili powder
handful of chopped coriander leaves
To Cook:
brown the onions well in 5 tablespoons of veg oil for about 8mins
meanwhile in a blender blitz the tomatoes, garlic and ginger with a little water until smooth
add the cardamoms, green chillies, cinnamon and cloves to the pot and cook for a further 2 mins.
remove skin from the chicken and add to the pot and brown for 5 mins.
add the blended ingredients powdered spices and salt with half a cup of water cook for a further 5 mins.
add enough warm water to come half way up the chicken and cook on a low heat for 20 mins or until the chicken is cooked turn off the heat and add the chopped coriander and serve.
Thursday, 10 November 2011
GODS HOUSE TOWER MUSEUM UPDATE!
I now know what has happened to the museum. Unfortunately it has closed and all the artefacts have been moved to the new Sea City Museum in the centre of Southampton. If you want to know more about the museum click on the following link: Gods House Tower
So a brand new museum is built in the centre of Southampton with funds from who knows where and a museum that was housed in original old city walls is closed and mothballed!
Well done Southampton City Council again!
So a brand new museum is built in the centre of Southampton with funds from who knows where and a museum that was housed in original old city walls is closed and mothballed!
Well done Southampton City Council again!
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
SOUTHAMPTON
So, whats happened to The Gods House Museum? Can anyone tell me if it's still open. If it is then Southampton City Council are doing a great job advertising it, because i've not heard a thing about it for years! anybody know?
Sunday, 6 November 2011
SPITFIRE MEMORIAL
The Spitfire memorial looks like it will finally be built, providing funding is in place, it will give us all something else to be proud of in this great city. Over the next few years, the waterfront area, near the Royal Pier is also going to be redeveloped, lets hope the planners get it right!
Lets hope it is built in such a way, that it brings tourism to Southampton, because at the moment, though it pains me to say it, Portsmouth's Gun Wharf Quays is the place to go.
I remember when Ocean Village was first developed into a commercial venture, it failed!
The new development is better, but it could have been a little more interesting, ie: more retail units, more eateries and maybe even more features which would reflect Southampton's Maritime history, like a Titanic Museum, Oh.. the City planners have already built it, in the centre of town!?
Changing the subject slightly, Labour leader David Miliband has come out in suppport of the St Pauls Cathedral protesters, God help us if he ever leads this country!
http://www.my-travel.me.uk
Lets hope it is built in such a way, that it brings tourism to Southampton, because at the moment, though it pains me to say it, Portsmouth's Gun Wharf Quays is the place to go.
I remember when Ocean Village was first developed into a commercial venture, it failed!
The new development is better, but it could have been a little more interesting, ie: more retail units, more eateries and maybe even more features which would reflect Southampton's Maritime history, like a Titanic Museum, Oh.. the City planners have already built it, in the centre of town!?
Changing the subject slightly, Labour leader David Miliband has come out in suppport of the St Pauls Cathedral protesters, God help us if he ever leads this country!
http://www.my-travel.me.uk
Monday, 31 October 2011
ANIMALS!
So, they've done it again! apparently some mindless morons have vandalised a monument to the memory of Sailors lost at sea. The monument which is in Southampton's cemetery was badly damaged along with some gravestones. How would they feel if it was the gravestone of there family? If they are evil enough to do these wicked things, then they probably wouldn't care! The authorities need to get hold of these idiots and teach them a lesson, not to try and understand why they have carried out these acts, but simply to make them realise it is wrong!
It is disgusting!!
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It is disgusting!!
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Thursday, 20 October 2011
OLD SOUTHAMPTON
Lost for something to do?
You could do worse than take a tour of the old city walls of Southampton. There is a lot of history here, all along the walls there are plaques explaining what was going on at various periods in time, it really is interesting.
There is a site Below Bar that is being excavated and was used as ancient wine vaults. Opposite The De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel is probably the best preserved stretch of Southampton's old walls, did you know that Southampton water used to come right up to these walls?
In the near future I shall be adding a page on my website dedicated to Southampton, check it out now, it may give you some holiday ideas.
My-Travel
You could do worse than take a tour of the old city walls of Southampton. There is a lot of history here, all along the walls there are plaques explaining what was going on at various periods in time, it really is interesting.
There is a site Below Bar that is being excavated and was used as ancient wine vaults. Opposite The De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel is probably the best preserved stretch of Southampton's old walls, did you know that Southampton water used to come right up to these walls?
In the near future I shall be adding a page on my website dedicated to Southampton, check it out now, it may give you some holiday ideas.
My-Travel
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
POMPEY SPY SCANDAL
So Mike Hancock has been duped by a beautiful young Russian girl, for five years!She has now admitted having a five year affair with the Portsmouth MP. And no doubt has been gleaning information from him.
Now how many times, no matter which political party it is, has scandal reared it's ugly head?
Just how many of these dodgy politicians are there treating there job like a free ride to whatever or wherever?
If we delved deeply enough there wouldn't be anybody left to run the country!
Now how many times, no matter which political party it is, has scandal reared it's ugly head?
Just how many of these dodgy politicians are there treating there job like a free ride to whatever or wherever?
If we delved deeply enough there wouldn't be anybody left to run the country!
CUNARD COP OUT!
How long before Cunard pull out of Southampton all together?
We have been very convenient for many many years, now, for the sake of earning bigger bucks they intend to drop the name 'Southampton' from the stern of there vessels.
What a cop out, it feels like we have just been dropped without a care!
Let's hope they don't leave this great city we need Cunard and they need us!
We have been very convenient for many many years, now, for the sake of earning bigger bucks they intend to drop the name 'Southampton' from the stern of there vessels.
What a cop out, it feels like we have just been dropped without a care!
Let's hope they don't leave this great city we need Cunard and they need us!
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
TUDOR HOUSE MUSEUM
We finally made it to Southampton Tudor House Museum on Sunday.
The house has been closed for a long time due to refurbishment work and I have to say they have made a very good job of it. When you go in, the first room you enter is the Banquet Hall where you get a ten minute audio introduction with special effects, (hope you're not frightened of ghosts).
After this, you are led through to the gardens and the rest of the house, via the very new Cafe.
The gardens are enclosed by some of the original old walls of Southampton, there is even a sea view. The rest of the house is full of interesting relics from the past. The best way to find out more is to visit, it's well worth the entrance fee!
Tudor House is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
In the coming weeks I shall be adding places of interest in Southampton to my website at My-Travel
The house has been closed for a long time due to refurbishment work and I have to say they have made a very good job of it. When you go in, the first room you enter is the Banquet Hall where you get a ten minute audio introduction with special effects, (hope you're not frightened of ghosts).
After this, you are led through to the gardens and the rest of the house, via the very new Cafe.
The gardens are enclosed by some of the original old walls of Southampton, there is even a sea view. The rest of the house is full of interesting relics from the past. The best way to find out more is to visit, it's well worth the entrance fee!
Tudor House is open daily from 10am to 5pm.
In the coming weeks I shall be adding places of interest in Southampton to my website at My-Travel
Thursday, 13 October 2011
LEPE OF FAITH
Took a drive to Calshot Spit and Lepe on Sunday, wow! It was beautiful, the sun was out and the wind was blowing, ideal conditions for the boating enthusiasts.
We walked along the beach at Calshot all the way down to Calshot activities centre where we had a cuppa and a plate of chips (yum). The views were fantastic, could have stayed there all day.
Instead we drove another two miles along the coast to Lepe. We parked right on the front and luckily enough someone very kindly gave us there parking ticket otherwise it would have cost us £5!
Anyway had a nice walk along the front which took a bit longer coming back ads the wind had gotten a lot stronger.
It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and only 30mins from Southampton.
We walked along the beach at Calshot all the way down to Calshot activities centre where we had a cuppa and a plate of chips (yum). The views were fantastic, could have stayed there all day.
Instead we drove another two miles along the coast to Lepe. We parked right on the front and luckily enough someone very kindly gave us there parking ticket otherwise it would have cost us £5!
Anyway had a nice walk along the front which took a bit longer coming back ads the wind had gotten a lot stronger.
It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon and only 30mins from Southampton.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
THE QE2 MILE
The city council have done something positive at last! They have placed one of the anchors from the QE2 on the pavement in front of Holy Rood Church, Below Bar, Southampton.
It's all part of The QE2 Mile, which starts, I believe, from the park opposite the Cenotaph and leads all the way down to Southampton Water. Great idea!
I only know this, as there was a report on BBC'S South Today this evening, well done BBC.
In fact, even better, the anchor is directly opposite one of the best curry houses in the city 'The Coriander Lounge' you just have to go there, if you haven't already.
It's all part of The QE2 Mile, which starts, I believe, from the park opposite the Cenotaph and leads all the way down to Southampton Water. Great idea!
I only know this, as there was a report on BBC'S South Today this evening, well done BBC.
In fact, even better, the anchor is directly opposite one of the best curry houses in the city 'The Coriander Lounge' you just have to go there, if you haven't already.
Wednesday, 31 August 2011
SOUTHAMPTON AND SUPERMARINE
Did you know that the Spitfire was built here in Southampton at the Supermarine Factory in Woolston?
In fact the first test flights took off from Southampton Airport. Unfortunately production was moved after the factory was bombed by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Some of my family worked there, they were moved to another factory in Newbury, where it was thought to be safer.
If you want to learn more about the Spitfire why not visit Southampton Hall of Aviation in Albert Road South, Southampton, Hampshire SO1 1FR.
You might also be unaware that the famous Bouncing Bomb used by the Dambusters was tested in Southampton water.
Now then, where can you find all this information? Are there memorials to such events prominently displayed along Southampton Water? No!
Typical of Southampton Council, showing no pride in our cities history.
If you go to the shores of the northern French coast, you will find several memorials depicting great events, which in turn brings a feeling of pride to the local area.
Come on Southampton show you care.
In fact the first test flights took off from Southampton Airport. Unfortunately production was moved after the factory was bombed by the Luftwaffe during the Second World War. Some of my family worked there, they were moved to another factory in Newbury, where it was thought to be safer.
If you want to learn more about the Spitfire why not visit Southampton Hall of Aviation in Albert Road South, Southampton, Hampshire SO1 1FR.
You might also be unaware that the famous Bouncing Bomb used by the Dambusters was tested in Southampton water.
Now then, where can you find all this information? Are there memorials to such events prominently displayed along Southampton Water? No!
Typical of Southampton Council, showing no pride in our cities history.
If you go to the shores of the northern French coast, you will find several memorials depicting great events, which in turn brings a feeling of pride to the local area.
Come on Southampton show you care.
Tuesday, 30 August 2011
Old City Walls
If you've lived in Southampton all your life, have you ever toured the old city walls,
or looked round the art gallery, or any of the museums? If you have, but not in a long while, then perhaps you should think about doing it, because a lot has been done to bring Southampton's history to life.
All along Southampton's old city walls, you will find information about life in the city, hundreds of years ago. Why not visit the newly refurbished Tudor House Museum, well worth it!
Try the Duke of Wellington Pub Positioned in Southampton's historic Bugle Street, the Duke of Wellington Pub has been a silent witness to many of the city's most famous events. The dark timbered building was originally built upon Norman vaults and cellars in 1220 and was first leased out to a Benedict Ace, one of the city's earliest mayors.
or looked round the art gallery, or any of the museums? If you have, but not in a long while, then perhaps you should think about doing it, because a lot has been done to bring Southampton's history to life.
All along Southampton's old city walls, you will find information about life in the city, hundreds of years ago. Why not visit the newly refurbished Tudor House Museum, well worth it!
Try the Duke of Wellington Pub Positioned in Southampton's historic Bugle Street, the Duke of Wellington Pub has been a silent witness to many of the city's most famous events. The dark timbered building was originally built upon Norman vaults and cellars in 1220 and was first leased out to a Benedict Ace, one of the city's earliest mayors.
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