Heritage

Firefighters outside King John's House in February

King John's House

Historic house to reopen gardens for special celebration after huge fire

The Talking Heads pub.

The Talking Heads pub.

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Legendary Portswood pub missed despite its legacy living on

Bournemouth School in 1950.

Bournemouth School in 1950.

Schoolboy bonds forged in the flames of war

Britten-Norman Trislander arrives at Solent Sky Museum

Britten-Norman Trislander arrives at Solent Sky Museum

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Iconic Trislander plane arrives at Southampton museum

The SS United States

The SS United States

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Update on bid to save historic cruise ship after last gasp petition

The Meadow Room at Beaulieu's Palace House

The Meadow Room at Beaulieu's Palace House

Solent University

Private rooms at ancestral family home opened to public after redesign by students

The Waggoners Arms

The Waggoners Arms

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The closed Southampton pub that was once also a Post Office

Steamship Shieldhall ceremony to receive King's Award

Steamship Shieldhall ceremony to receive King's Award

Steam ship volunteers take pride in highest award from the King

Dr Emily Williams and Professor Tom Moore, of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, examining the block of tangled Iron Age artefacts corroded together found in the Melsonby Hoard.

Dr Emily Williams and Professor Tom Moore, of the Department of Archaeology, Durham University, examining the block of tangled Iron Age artefacts corroded together found in the Melsonby Hoard.

University of Southampton

Southampton university plays part in 'one of most important' Iron Age finds

Westgate Hall is one of three historic sites that are set to undergo repairs

Westgate Hall is one of three historic sites that are set to undergo repairs

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Wedding venue one of three historic sites set to undergo repairs

Museum manager Jade Poulton said:

Museum manager Jade Poulton said:

King John's House

Historic building takes big step towards recovery after devastating fire

National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Holly Hill Woodland Park project

National Lottery Heritage Fund backs Holly Hill Woodland Park project

National Lottery

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Council receives more than £100k funding to enhance local park

A Spitfire flew over and a guard of honour was held to celebrate the life of 103-year-old RAF hero Bryan Wardell.

A Spitfire flew over and a guard of honour was held to celebrate the life of 103-year-old RAF hero Bryan Wardell.

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See photos as life of 103-year-old Bomber Command hero celebrated

ABP has submitted plans to move the Whale from Town Quay to Marchwood Port and put it on show to the public. Picture: Martin Brisland

ABP has submitted plans to move the Whale from Town Quay to Marchwood Port and put it on show to the public. Picture: Martin Brisland

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Bid to 'save the Whale' by restoring bridge built for D-Day

Romsey Train Station

Romsey Train Station

Historical railway station celebrates a historic birthday

Part of Hurst Castle fell into the sea during a ferocious storm in 2021. Climate change has been blamed

Part of Hurst Castle fell into the sea during a ferocious storm in 2021. Climate change has been blamed

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Why the Environment Agency has bought 400 acres of farmland

The SS United States

The SS United States

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Footage shows historic Southampton cruise ship moved for first time in 29 years

Westgate Hall is one of three historic buildings that are set to undergo repairs

Westgate Hall is one of three historic buildings that are set to undergo repairs

Repair plan aims to secure future of historic wedding venue

'We've got big dreams': Head of King John's House determined to bounce back from fire

'We've got big dreams': Head of King John's House determined to bounce back from fire

King John's House

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'We've got big dreams': Head of historic house pledges to bounce back after fire

Canadian Pacific will be returning to the Watercress Line next month

Canadian Pacific will be returning to the Watercress Line next month

Historic locomotive to return to Hampshire after 14 year restoration

Eling Tide Mill was built more than 200 years ago and needs repairs costing £240,000. Picture: Cathy Anning

Eling Tide Mill was built more than 200 years ago and needs repairs costing £240,000. Picture: Cathy Anning

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Popular attraction set to undergo repairs costing £240k

Members of the Hendy family celebrate family heritage with the purchase of a classic Ford Anglia. L to R: Rebecca Hendy, Will Hendy, Ben Hendy, Paul Hendy, Ellie Hendy

Members of the Hendy family celebrate family heritage with the purchase of a classic Ford Anglia. L to R: Rebecca Hendy, Will Hendy, Ben Hendy, Paul Hendy, Ellie Hendy

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Classic 1940s Ford Anglia returns to family-run dealership 76 years later

Noreen Riols, who worked at a secret spy school in Beaulieu, has died aged aged 98

Noreen Riols, who worked at a secret spy school in Beaulieu, has died aged aged 98

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Wartime operative involved in 'honeytrap' stings dies aged 98

Rooms at Palace House have been given a new look partly inspired by the gardens

Rooms at Palace House have been given a new look partly inspired by the gardens

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Parts of 13th century house set to open to visitors for the first time

The largest exhibit at Solent Sky is a flying boat once owned by the husband of Hollywood star Maureen O'Hara

The largest exhibit at Solent Sky is a flying boat once owned by the husband of Hollywood star Maureen O'Hara

Cultural attractions

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Southampton's 'best-kept secret' marks major milestone

£2m redevelopment at Buckler's Hard starting to take shape

Gosport has around 250 sites on the National Heritage List

Gosport has around 250 sites on the National Heritage List

Gosport MP launches national inquiry into upkeep of historic sites

The brewery in College Road, Southampton.

The brewery in College Road, Southampton.

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Southampton's vanishing act: Streets which have disappeared

Shieldhall in action

Shieldhall in action

Historic steamship's sailing programme for her 70th anniversary year unveiled

Members of Hythe Shed (at the pier) with their Shed of the Year awards certificate

Members of Hythe Shed (at the pier) with their Shed of the Year awards certificate

Men's Shed celebrates success at national awards ceremony

Contractors have begun to demolish the facade of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel, which is being replaced by almost 80 homes

Contractors have begun to demolish the facade of the Lyndhurst Park Hotel, which is being replaced by almost 80 homes

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Contractors demolish historic building designed by famous author

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

A CGI image of the proposed extension to the Solent Sky museum in Albert Road South, Southampton

Cultural attractions

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Museum set to open cafe on aircraft after plans approved

Foxie's Future has won its battle to buy Foxlease activities centre and secure its future

Foxie's Future has won its battle to buy Foxlease activities centre and secure its future

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Charity wins battle to save 'hugely loved' activities centre after raising £4m

Ashleigh Mutimear-MacMillan, left, and Sonny Wilson take part in the 24-hour Walk the Pier event in 2021. Picture: Mel Port

Ashleigh Mutimear-MacMillan, left, and Sonny Wilson take part in the 24-hour Walk the Pier event in 2021. Picture: Mel Port

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Councillor buys Hythe Pier and vows to safeguard its future

Jane Austen's portable writing desk is on display in Southampton for the first time since she lived here 200 years ago.

Jane Austen's portable writing desk is on display in Southampton for the first time since she lived here 200 years ago.

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Where to see Jane Austen relic back for the first time in 200 years

Hurst Castle is one of the seven buildings believed to be in

Hurst Castle is one of the seven buildings believed to be in

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The historic buildings 'at risk' according to heritage experts

Volunteers aboard the Steamship Shieldhall, which provides pleasure trips in the Solent area every summer

Volunteers aboard the Steamship Shieldhall, which provides pleasure trips in the Solent area every summer

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Historic steamship among Hampshire stalwarts honoured by the King

Plans to convert the Dolphin Hotel into student housing have been given the green light. Image: LDRS

Plans to convert the Dolphin Hotel into student housing have been given the green light. Image: LDRS

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Final nail in the coffin for historic hotel as student homes plans clear last hurdle

Plans to turn the Juniper Berry into four flats have been approved by Southampton City Council

Plans to turn the Juniper Berry into four flats have been approved by Southampton City Council

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Go-ahead for plan to turn historic city centre pub into flats

Bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard, which dates from 1000-800 BCE

Bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard, which dates from 1000-800 BCE

University of Southampton

University of Southampton helps preserve 'exceptional' Bronze Age hoard

Natural England has objected to plans to turn a former RAF control tower in the New Forest into holiday accommodation

Natural England has objected to plans to turn a former RAF control tower in the New Forest into holiday accommodation

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Natural England fights £3m plan to restore 'monument to sacrifice'

The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford, sold for £415,000

The Shoe Inn, in Plaitford, sold for £415,000

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New Forest pub dating back to the Tudor times sold at auction

Derek Metcalf, 91, and his wife Pam at the opening of an exhibition about the history of drag racing in the UK

Derek Metcalf, 91, and his wife Pam at the opening of an exhibition about the history of drag racing in the UK

Cultural attractions

Life has been a drag for 91-year-old Derek - this is why

Bluebird K7 attracted plenty of interest during its brief visit to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

Bluebird K7 attracted plenty of interest during its brief visit to the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu

Cultural attractions

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Famous Bluebird craft draws the crowds during visit to Hampshire

The flying boat arrives at the Solent Sky museum, which was then built around the aircraft

The flying boat arrives at the Solent Sky museum, which was then built around the aircraft

Cultural attractions

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Popular museum was built around huge flying boat used by Hollywood star

The 1975 protest at Sun Arch, Romsey

The 1975 protest at Sun Arch, Romsey

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How town's landmark railway bridge came to be built

The former Royal Clarence Yard at Weevil Lane in Gosport

The former Royal Clarence Yard at Weevil Lane in Gosport

Plan to upgrade historic site with unusual link to royalty

Homes are springing up on land previously occupied by the Lyndhurst Park Hotel in the New Forest

Homes are springing up on land previously occupied by the Lyndhurst Park Hotel in the New Forest

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First phase of homes scheme at landmark hotel almost complete

Lymington is a yachting mecca that also boasts fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, and other upmarket outlets

Lymington is a yachting mecca that also boasts fashionable boutiques, trendy cafes, and other upmarket outlets

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Why we love Lymington - historic coastal town dubbed a 'slice of heaven'

Plans to convert an ancient industrial building into a garage and MoT centre have been unveiled

Plans to convert an ancient industrial building into a garage and MoT centre have been unveiled

Plan to turn historic industrial site into garage and MoT centre

Visitors can discover more about the maritime village where ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar were built

Visitors can discover more about the maritime village where ships for Nelson’s fleet at Trafalgar were built

Cultural attractions

Buckler’s Hard Museum free entry for Heritage Open Days Festival

HPHA chairman Anthony Smith and Jo Shields at the naming ceremony on Hythe Pier

HPHA chairman Anthony Smith and Jo Shields at the naming ceremony on Hythe Pier

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Popular pier locomotive is finally named - 107 years after it was built

Senior engineer Ian Stanfield with the rear engine crankcase

Senior engineer Ian Stanfield with the rear engine crankcase

Cultural attractions

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Milestone reached in £300k project to restore famous car

Rhinefield House Hotel, near Brockenhurst, has been given permission to replace 21 crumbling chimneys

Rhinefield House Hotel, near Brockenhurst, has been given permission to replace 21 crumbling chimneys

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Hotel featured in Netflix's The Crown set to restore 21 'dangerous' chimneys