Oct 10, 2020 · In this post I am going to attempt to take you on a virtual tour of the Old Town, explaining the route we took and providing some information on the sights along the way.

Sep 1, 2023 · Southampton's Old Town is a treasure trove of history and heritage. From the impressive remnants of the medieval city walls to the timber framed walls of the area's iconic Tudor House and Garden, each corner tells a tale of centuries-old stories waiting to be explored.

Southampton is a bustling coastal city with the history going back all the way to the Stone Age. There are over 90 listed buildings and 30 ancient monuments in the Old Town, including medieval watch towers and dungeons, an array of churches, fine timber-framed Tudor houses, inns and hole-in-the-wall pubs.

Southampton is a thriving modern city but you don’t have to explore too far to discover its amazing past. Old Town today still contains a wealth of historical attractions – the Bargate, the medieval town walls, Gods House Tower and Tudor House and …

You can experience what life used to be like for some of them by discovering the old quarter, with its traditional timber-framed buildings, historic pubs and cobbled streets. The medieval town walls and former entrance to the city – the Bargate – still stand today.

Discover Southampton's Old Town, one of the gems of England. A place, with some unique features, that has played its part in the country's history and that, for diverse reasons, attracted the interest of William The Conqueror, Henry V, William Shakespeare, the Pilgrim Fathers, Isaac Watts and Jane Austen.

There are a variety of areas and places to explore in the city including the Cultural Quarter, the Maritime Quarter and the Old Town and the City Centre. Click here to get the full PDF version of the map to guide you around the city.

Oct 15, 2022 · This Old Town Walk is a pleasant way to explore the historical parts of the city of Southampton in Hampshire. The Old Town has over 90 listed buildings and more than 30 ancient monuments, with medieval wine vaults, an array of medieval …

Southampton is a bustling coastal city drenched in history, with roots dating as far back as the Stone Age. Here are 10 places to visit to find out more about Southampton’s past. 1. The Bargate. The iconic Bargate has been a symbol for Southampton since the 12th Century.

Follow the line of some of England’s best-preserved medieval Town Walls and step back in history to find out more about Southampton’s Old Town.