Nostalgia

Echo Children's party in the 1970s

Echo's Christmas parties were a 70s childhood tradition

Callum Chambers

Callum Chambers

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The summer Saints fans feared the worst and were proved gloriously wrong

SS United States ship in Southampton waters. Built in 1952, SS United States is a luxury cruise liner constructed entirely in the United States. Costing $78 million , she was designed to break the trans-Atlantic speed record which she did in 1952 and has

SS United States ship in Southampton waters. Built in 1952, SS United States is a luxury cruise liner constructed entirely in the United States. Costing $78 million , she was designed to break the trans-Atlantic speed record which she did in 1952 and has

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When more than 40,000 people gathered to witness cruise ship's entry to Southampton

Arriving at the Air Raid Precautions headquarters with equipment for use during air raid exercises.

Arriving at the Air Raid Precautions headquarters with equipment for use during air raid exercises.

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Remembering Southampton's nights of darkness amid the Christmas lights

Lambert & Butler Illustration of a highwayman.

Lambert & Butler Illustration of a highwayman.

The days of Hampshire's highway terror and the reign of Jerry Abershawe

Enjoying Let's Rock Southampton

Enjoying Let's Rock Southampton

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Popular festival won't take place in Southampton in 2025, organisers have revealed

Roya South Hants Hospital. From old postcard.

Roya South Hants Hospital. From old postcard.

Mother begged judge to free son who tried to kill her

The Wool House.

The Wool House.

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Where history ferments: Southampton's pub with a rich past

Studland Country Fair: Visitors packed round the arena to watch the display events.

Studland Country Fair: Visitors packed round the arena to watch the display events.

Bad Girl enjoyed all the fun of the country fair

Royal South Hants Hospital.

Royal South Hants Hospital.

Projectionist's web of lies hid brutal murder of war veteran

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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Best photos from nightlife gem we remember fondly today

TONIC BAR & KITCHEN

TONIC BAR & KITCHEN

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Throwback photos show what used to stand at site of popular city centre bar

The demolition gang moves in on Hamble House, orginally the home of the 18th century boat-builder Captain Janvrin, in November, 1960.

The demolition gang moves in on Hamble House, orginally the home of the 18th century boat-builder Captain Janvrin, in November, 1960.

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You'll be amazed to hear what Hamble was famous for manufacturing!

Blitz in Northumberland Road. November 1940.

Blitz in Northumberland Road. November 1940.

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Not even war could sever Southampton's strong bonds with America

Seats on the museum’s iconic red AEC Regent III RT bus

Seats on the museum’s iconic red AEC Regent III RT bus

Bus refurbishment firm restores prized Beaulieu exhibit

Saints V Aston Villa. 21 Mar 1987. © THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES.

Saints V Aston Villa. 21 Mar 1987. © THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES.

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When Saints demolished Aston Villa 5-0

The village of Otterbourne, where Charlotte Mary Yonge came from.

The village of Otterbourne, where Charlotte Mary Yonge came from.

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Hampshire's lost language, bacon cures and gunpowder remedies - strange traditions!

The scene of the murder.

The scene of the murder.

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Killers jailed for life for brutal bingo hall murder

Cinerama in Southampton.

Cinerama in Southampton.

Cutting-edge cinema technology came to Southampton

Eastleigh High Street in the 1960s.

Eastleigh High Street in the 1960s.

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Independent shops ruled on this busy street

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

Homemade plant based burger made from sweet potato, black beans and brown rice on a whole wheat brioche bun; copy space

Homemade plant based burger made from sweet potato, black beans and brown rice on a whole wheat brioche bun; copy space

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From Wimpy to 7bone, the best burgers in Southampton through the years

Denny Lodge - Railway cottages at Beaulieu Road Station.

Denny Lodge - Railway cottages at Beaulieu Road Station.

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The New Forest train station which is the least-used in Hampshire

Southampton and District Pictorial showed the damage caused to the Nationa; Provincial Bank when it was hit by a steam tractor.

Southampton and District Pictorial showed the damage caused to the Nationa; Provincial Bank when it was hit by a steam tractor.

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The time a tractor crashed into the side of a bank in Southampton

Southampton's Town Quay circa 1805.

Southampton's Town Quay circa 1805.

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When legalised pirates struck fear in the waters around Southampton

100-year-old Hazel Davis from Fareham

100-year-old Hazel Davis from Fareham

'Remarkable' great grandmother marks 100th birthday with pub lunch and a sherry

Orange Rooms fifth and Mono Bar's third birthday parties. ltor Lauren Seal, Sophie Mann, Vicky Page and Becky Weeden in Orange Rooms.

Orange Rooms fifth and Mono Bar's third birthday parties. ltor Lauren Seal, Sophie Mann, Vicky Page and Becky Weeden in Orange Rooms.

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Inside Southampton's beloved Orange Rooms nightclub

Keeper Kuipers forces Dean Richards header round the post Saints v Brighton

Keeper Kuipers forces Dean Richards header round the post Saints v Brighton

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When Saints were triumphant against Brighton amid global tragedy

Calshot Castle.

Calshot Castle.

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Smugglers, soldiers, and seaplanes - Calshot Castle's had it all!

Fire fighters from all over the country converged on the New Docks, now better known as the city's Western Docks, for Operation Gateway, Britain's biggest ever brigade exercise. October 1953. Hamphisre Heritage. Southern Daily Echo Archives. Neg Ref

Fire fighters from all over the country converged on the New Docks, now better known as the city's Western Docks, for Operation Gateway, Britain's biggest ever brigade exercise. October 1953. Hamphisre Heritage. Southern Daily Echo Archives. Neg Ref

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When 1,000 firefighters and 200 engines descended on Southampton

In 1949 a team of bell-ringers at Southampton’s mother church, St Mary’s rang in the new year

In 1949 a team of bell-ringers at Southampton’s mother church, St Mary’s rang in the new year

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Hampshire's history of bell-ringing: tradition, triumph, and a rampaging bull

Anniversary of great stort (1987) at Exbury. Storm damage at the sawmill.

Anniversary of great stort (1987) at Exbury. Storm damage at the sawmill.

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In the wake of Storm Bert - who remembers the Great Storm of 1987?

The West Gate, Southampton.

The West Gate, Southampton.

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The forgotten massacre of Southampton's darkest day

Housemates Carole (third left) and Kara-Louise (turquuoise dress) join owner Nikon Raftopoulos (left) and his kitchen staff at [one of] the opening night[s] of Ninety Degrees restaurant bar in Southampton. Photo: Andrew McCargow

Housemates Carole (third left) and Kara-Louise (turquuoise dress) join owner Nikon Raftopoulos (left) and his kitchen staff at [one of] the opening night[s] of Ninety Degrees restaurant bar in Southampton. Photo: Andrew McCargow

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When legendary Southampton nightclub was opened by celebrity guests

Billy Joel The Greatest Hits Tour concert at the Rose Bowl.

Billy Joel The Greatest Hits Tour concert at the Rose Bowl.

Traffic, fire, and rock 'n' roll were part of Billy Joel's Rose Bowl adventure

Beast from the East snow pictures. 2018.

Beast from the East snow pictures. 2018.

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When will it snow again like this in Southampton?

Postcard of Hythe Pier with Olympic passing

Postcard of Hythe Pier with Olympic passing

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The 640-metre long pier with its own train that survived World War II

Brockenhurst village.

Brockenhurst village.

Housekeeper's reign of terror exposed as web of lies unravels in court

Princess of Wales hospital ship in Southampton Docks on March 20, 1900.

Princess of Wales hospital ship in Southampton Docks on March 20, 1900.

The Princess who regularly greeted brave soldiers at Southampton Docks

Saints v Liverpool at The Dell. October 21, 1989. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref - 7288L

Saints v Liverpool at The Dell. October 21, 1989. THE SOUTHERN DAILY ECHO ARCHIVES. Ref - 7288L

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Are Southampton ready to shock Liverpool once again?

Cunard's big three. Mauretania, Berengaria and Aquitania.

Cunard's big three. Mauretania, Berengaria and Aquitania.

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From Britannia to Queen Mary: Cunard's Southampton story

Mr Clumsy in Southampton's precinct - August 1979.

Mr Clumsy in Southampton's precinct - August 1979.

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Remember when Mr Clumsy stumbled around Southampton?

Totton Carnival parade 2011. Saturday 25th June 2011. The 1st Totton Boys and Girls Brigade.

Totton Carnival parade 2011. Saturday 25th June 2011. The 1st Totton Boys and Girls Brigade.

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Building Character, Building Community: the Boys' Brigade in Southampton

...... New West Quay develepment shopping centre... getting close to the big opening in 28 days ... Vanessa Forster

...... New West Quay develepment shopping centre... getting close to the big opening in 28 days ... Vanessa Forster

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The rise of Westquay and how a city centre was saved

The Scarlet Mr Es

The Scarlet Mr Es

Summer fun with the Scarlet Mr Es and their musical antics

Trevor Williams, left, with pals Adam Johnson and Graham Hammond.

Trevor Williams, left, with pals Adam Johnson and Graham Hammond.

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"Swing Your Pants!": How one Southampton mod became a 90s TV Icon

Bashley from an old postcard.

Bashley from an old postcard.

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Dragged, beaten, and thrown in a ditch: Gardener's violent assault

The wonky tree in Guildhall Square, 2018.

The wonky tree in Guildhall Square, 2018.

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Do you remember Southampton's wonky Christmas tree which took the city by storm?

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Jane Austen's desk soon to be on display in Southampton's God's House Tower

Star of White Christmas at The Mayflower Craig McLachlan turns on the Christmas lights at The Mall Marlands . Craig signs autographs for the Pegler family.

Star of White Christmas at The Mayflower Craig McLachlan turns on the Christmas lights at The Mall Marlands . Craig signs autographs for the Pegler family.

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Southampton's memorable celebrity Christmas lights switch ons - remember them?

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Then and now: What happened to Southampton's favourite cinemas of years gone by?

Victor the giraffe at Marwell Zoo. 1977.

Victor the giraffe at Marwell Zoo. 1977.

Heartbreaking death of Victor the giraffe at Marwell Zoo

Totton Youth Club football team in 1954/55

Totton Youth Club football team in 1954/55

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Totton Youth Club's golden era when they ruled Southampton football