The hazardous sandbank which hosts the most unusual cricket match
The sandbank, in the Solent just outside of Southampton, is not only a maritime hazard.
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.
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.
The sandbank, in the Solent just outside of Southampton, is not only a maritime hazard.
It became a beloved tradition, offering a day of fun, entertainment, and connection for residents of all ages.
It was a pub that lived up to its motto "We Never Closed" even in the darkest of times.
It was originally owned by Edward Morant, who replaced the existing farmhouse with a Georgian mansion.
Her journey to sporting greatness began on the tennis court.
One had hurled abuse and the other had not tried to find a job despite claiming to have done so
As Southampton expanded, reaching out towards Millbrook, Redbridge, and Harefield, the demand for housing grew at an alarming rate.
What made the match unforgettable was one of the best long-range Southampton goals.
Once envisioned as a bustling port rivaling Southampton and Lymington, its history is marked by ambition, innovation, and a touch of melancholy.
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