History

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Titanic was one, but now only three of these types of ships remain

David James Bingham.

David James Bingham.

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Southampton spy and wife sold secrets to Soviets

Saints V Coventry. 24th Sep 1994. ? THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref 024198

Saints V Coventry. 24th Sep 1994. ? THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref 024198

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Pivotal moment in Saints' history ushered in an era of optimism

Southampton Pictorial World war One ww1 pictures heritage, Indian soldiers in the New Forest.

Southampton Pictorial World war One ww1 pictures heritage, Indian soldiers in the New Forest.

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Why New Forest residents could hardly believe their eyes

Bassett - as featured in an old postcard.

Bassett - as featured in an old postcard.

The Southampton neighbourhood with a legacy of finest living

Brockenhurst Village as featured in an old postcard.

Brockenhurst Village as featured in an old postcard.

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Woman killed as train driver reversed into station

Ali Fine Fare Hedge End

Ali Fine Fare Hedge End

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The day the greatest sporting icon the world has ever known came to Hampshire

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Scares and laughter at Southampton's much-loved landmark cinema

On the Portchester Castle walk

On the Portchester Castle walk

Walk of the Week

Walk of the Week

Walk of the Week: A 5km historic hike around Portchester Castle

Totton legend, Mo Hutchings

Totton legend, Mo Hutchings

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Meet the Totton 'legend' who was banned from every pub in the town

Western Esplanade.

Western Esplanade.

Victim spoke of shock at being burgled in her sleep but why she couldn't move home

Saints recording their FA Cup song at Fret Music in 1984.

Saints recording their FA Cup song at Fret Music in 1984.

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Disco song recorded by the Saints during 1980s FA Cup run

Herbert Collins Estate - Ethelburt Road, Southampton.

Herbert Collins Estate - Ethelburt Road, Southampton.

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Beautiful parts of Southampton are thanks to this great man

Anne Reid and Caroline Quentin star in By Royal Appointment

Anne Reid and Caroline Quentin star in By Royal Appointment

MAST Mayflower Studios

Play about The Queen described by star as 'different to The Crown, very funny'

Clive Palmer says the ship will sail from Southampton in two years

Clive Palmer says the ship will sail from Southampton in two years

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Date set to see full scale Titanic replica set sail from Southampton

Old Northam Bridge.

Old Northam Bridge.

Here's where it all began: Photographs of the first Northam Bridge

The opening of ten pin bowling at Top Rank - the Mayor Edward Kitchener Lyons. August 23, 1962. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. HAMPSHIRE HERITAGE SUPPLEMENT. Ref: 9846c

The opening of ten pin bowling at Top Rank - the Mayor Edward Kitchener Lyons. August 23, 1962. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. HAMPSHIRE HERITAGE SUPPLEMENT. Ref: 9846c

Clubs and societies

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Do you remember Southampton's legendary Top Rank?

Mayor of Fareham and Leader of FBC at the Commemorative Stone at Daedalus

Mayor of Fareham and Leader of FBC at the Commemorative Stone at Daedalus

New memorial unveiled at historic air station

Western Esplanade.

Western Esplanade.

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This is what Western Esplanade looked like - why does it look so different now?

Royal South Hants hospital bed puoch to Southampton General hospital - May 3, 1980 024

Royal South Hants hospital bed puoch to Southampton General hospital - May 3, 1980 024

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Day of medical marvels to remember as hospital workers turned into athletes

Ladies Day at Southampton Boat Show.

Ladies Day at Southampton Boat Show.

Spotlighting the end of the legendary 'Ladies Day' at Southampton Boat Show

A scene from By Royal Appointment

A scene from By Royal Appointment

MAST Mayflower Studios

See showbiz royalty as the Royal Family in funny, poignant and celebratory play

Hospital Broadcasting Association very first radio broadcast from the Dell in October 1952. Leslie Sullivan, chairman of the Toc H branch, pictured commentating (seen in the far left of the Photo) on the match between Saints and Doncaster Rovers.

Hospital Broadcasting Association very first radio broadcast from the Dell in October 1952. Leslie Sullivan, chairman of the Toc H branch, pictured commentating (seen in the far left of the Photo) on the match between Saints and Doncaster Rovers.

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Groundbreaking Saints match that changed the game forever

Millbrook Towers in more recent years.

Millbrook Towers in more recent years.

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Impressive Southampton residential tower block turns 60

Southampton West Station in the 1920s.

Southampton West Station in the 1920s.

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Engineering marvel that transformed station into Southampton Central

Southampton High Street in 1827.

Southampton High Street in 1827.

The rich, famous and even royalty all flocked to Southampton

South Coast Idol regional semi final at Jumpin Jaks Roger Styles from Southampton

South Coast Idol regional semi final at Jumpin Jaks Roger Styles from Southampton

Live and Unsigned: The acts who performed at this Leisure World venue in 2007

Animals at a circus in Southampton.

Animals at a circus in Southampton.

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When Billy Smart's circus came to town - and an elephant advertised a mattress

Exterior, Percy Hobbs pub, Morn Hill, Winchester.

Exterior, Percy Hobbs pub, Morn Hill, Winchester.

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The man behind the roundabout: Local legend immortalised in road junction and pub

an oil painting of Shirley Recreation Ground in 1934, commissioned by The Friends of St James Park (FoSJP) in Shirley, Southampton, which is on display in the community cafe in St.James' Park.

an oil painting of Shirley Recreation Ground in 1934, commissioned by The Friends of St James Park (FoSJP) in Shirley, Southampton, which is on display in the community cafe in St.James' Park.

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Southampton was a great place to live - even during Britain's darkest days

Affordable homes rise as historic brickworks sheds gain new lease on life

Affordable homes rise as historic brickworks sheds gain new lease on life

New homes at museum site to help preserve local heritage

Portswood High Street. August 14, 1965. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. VIEW FROM THE PAST.

Portswood High Street. August 14, 1965. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. VIEW FROM THE PAST.

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Can you name every classic car in these brilliant high street snaps?

The dark oval in the foreground of this Southampton Pictorial Picture from August 1915 shows the mysterious subsidence that took place in Palmerstone Park on the Sunday Morning of the August Bank Holiday.

The dark oval in the foreground of this Southampton Pictorial Picture from August 1915 shows the mysterious subsidence that took place in Palmerstone Park on the Sunday Morning of the August Bank Holiday.

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Bank Holiday 'pleasure' spoiled by mysterious hole in Southampton park

The site of the old Glasgow pub.

The site of the old Glasgow pub.

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Cross this old Southampton landlord at your peril

Northington Grange.

Northington Grange.

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Belgian burglar escaped from jail and went on a spree

Southampton in 1947.

Southampton in 1947.

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The year people in Southampton struggled to survive

Lyndhurst. Pic by Echo reader Annette Gregory.

Lyndhurst. Pic by Echo reader Annette Gregory.

Donkey scared off knife-wielding attacker

Kyle Walker-Peters.

Kyle Walker-Peters.

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Kyle Walker-Peters impact at Saints as exit looms

Rehearsal images from By Royal Appointment

Rehearsal images from By Royal Appointment

Mayflower Theatre

First look behind the scenes of star-studded new play about The Queen

Wimborne Market Square.

Wimborne Market Square.

The beloved market that was the beating heart of the town for over 165 years

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The casino on Southampton's waterfront that is steeped in history

SS Festivale docked in Barbados on the 26th of February, 1987.

SS Festivale docked in Barbados on the 26th of February, 1987.

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Groundbreaking ship helped launch the biggest cruise empire in the world

The famous clock at the former Daily Echo office on Above Bar Street

The famous clock at the former Daily Echo office on Above Bar Street

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Why 'Meet you under the Echo clock' meant something special

Southampton corporation horses.

Southampton corporation horses.

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Remembering Southampton's much-loved horses

Pic Hattie Miles - Swanage Carnival 2005 - Swanage Anglers Juniors Club mermaids and sea-faring folk filled their float

Pic Hattie Miles - Swanage Carnival 2005 - Swanage Anglers Juniors Club mermaids and sea-faring folk filled their float

Photo special: Mermaids and fishermen triumph at seaside carnival parade

All Saints Church can be seen in the background.

All Saints Church can be seen in the background.

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When this high street church was bombed and then lost forever

Bishops Waltham station

Bishops Waltham station

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Classic Victorian railway line and its struggle for survival in the age of road

Twyford Waterworks marks 125 years with tours, talks, and family fun

Twyford Waterworks marks 125 years with tours, talks, and family fun

Hampshire waterworks celebrates 125th anniversary

Junk Club on London Road champagne reception to launch their basement bar. ltor Natalie Cook, Kelly Haylett, Nick watts, Noelle Dennigan and Tanya Parson.

Junk Club on London Road champagne reception to launch their basement bar. ltor Natalie Cook, Kelly Haylett, Nick watts, Noelle Dennigan and Tanya Parson.

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Photos show night club that later became a strip club and then Junk

George Stephenson, who was jailed for life for murdering four people in the Burgate House massacre, died in hospital on April 20.

George Stephenson, who was jailed for life for murdering four people in the Burgate House massacre, died in hospital on April 20.

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New Forest killer committed 76 offences in 20 years, police file reveals

Andover in the 1970s.

Andover in the 1970s.

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"Marry Her": Judge's verdict for labourer who reported himself over teen love

Somerset in the 1980s.

Somerset in the 1980s.

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Robbers threatened to set pub landlord and wife alight in terrifying ordeal

Saints v Derby 28/11/87Wide men Andy Townsend and Nigel Callaghan in a contest for supremacy out on the left wing

Saints v Derby 28/11/87Wide men Andy Townsend and Nigel Callaghan in a contest for supremacy out on the left wing

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Forgotten Southampton star who shunned the club in search of fame

Mr and Mrs Smith's 32-member family.

Mr and Mrs Smith's 32-member family.

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Rare video shows large Southampton family - and it's MASSIVE!