Profile: Ian Crump

Ian Crump

Group Heritage Writer

Ian Crump is the heritage writer at the Daily Echo and can be found picking through archives and scanning negatives to bring readers a look back at Southampton from days gone by to quench that nostalgia thirst.

Latest articles from Ian Crump

Impressive Southampton residential tower block turns 60

Soaring an impressive 240ft into the air, the 25-storey residential tower in Windermere Avenue was a source of immense civic pride.

Engineering marvel that transformed station into Southampton Central

In the stark, flickering glare of acetylene flares, a scene of feverish activity unfolded from midnight on a Saturday in June 1935.

The rich, famous and even royalty all flocked to Southampton
There was a time, in the not-so-distant echo of history, when the air of Southampton carried with it an undeniable aura of aristocratic glamour.

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
More than 10,000 performers auditioned for their place in the Live and Unsigned final, the largest of its kind outside TV’s X Factor

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Ian Crump

Latest articles from Ian Crump

Impressive Southampton residential tower block turns 60

Soaring an impressive 240ft into the air, the 25-storey residential tower in Windermere Avenue was a source of immense civic pride.

Engineering marvel that transformed station into Southampton Central

In the stark, flickering glare of acetylene flares, a scene of feverish activity unfolded from midnight on a Saturday in June 1935.

The rich, famous and even royalty all flocked to Southampton
There was a time, in the not-so-distant echo of history, when the air of Southampton carried with it an undeniable aura of aristocratic glamour.

Live and Unsigned: The acts who performed at this Leisure World venue in 2007
More than 10,000 performers auditioned for their place in the Live and Unsigned final, the largest of its kind outside TV’s X Factor

Ian Crump

Latest articles from Ian Crump

Impressive Southampton residential tower block turns 60 Soaring an impressive 240ft into the air, the 25-storey residential tower in Windermere Avenue was a source of immense civic pride.

Engineering marvel that transformed station into Southampton Central In the stark, flickering glare of acetylene flares, a scene of feverish activity unfolded from midnight on a Saturday in June 1935.

The rich, famous and even royalty all flocked to Southampton There was a time, in the not-so-distant echo of history, when the air of Southampton carried with it an undeniable aura of aristocratic glamour.

Live and Unsigned: The acts who performed at this Leisure World venue in 2007 More than 10,000 performers auditioned for their place in the Live and Unsigned final, the largest of its kind outside TV’s X Factor

Impressive Southampton residential tower block turns 60

Soaring an impressive 240ft into the air, the 25-storey residential tower in Windermere Avenue was a source of immense civic pride.

Engineering marvel that transformed station into Southampton Central

In the stark, flickering glare of acetylene flares, a scene of feverish activity unfolded from midnight on a Saturday in June 1935.

The rich, famous and even royalty all flocked to Southampton
There was a time, in the not-so-distant echo of history, when the air of Southampton carried with it an undeniable aura of aristocratic glamour.

Live and Unsigned: The acts who performed at this Leisure World venue in 2007
More than 10,000 performers auditioned for their place in the Live and Unsigned final, the largest of its kind outside TV’s X Factor