Southampton, Hampshire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Southampton

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Southampton. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Southampton, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Southampton
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Southampton in 1960

Southampton in 1908

Old Maps of Southampton

Historic Maps of Southampton and the local area.

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Map of Southampton in 1895

Map of Southampton in 1897-1909

Map of Southampton in 1919

Map of Southampton in 1945

Map of Southampton in 1895

Sheet Maps of Southampton

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Southampton and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Southampton in 1810

Shows Southampton in 1897

Shows Southampton in 1919

Shows Southampton in 1810

Books about Southampton
45 available

45 photo books on Southampton and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Did You Know? Southampton

Cover image of Southampton Photographic Memories

Cover image of Around Eastleigh including Chandler's Ford, Bishopstoke and Botley Living Memories

Cover image of Romsey Town and City Memories

Cover image of Fareham - A History & Celebration

Cover image of Winchester Photographic Memories

Memories of Southampton
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Read and share your memories of Southampton itself or of a particular photo of Southampton.
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Fishing At The Ornimental Pond Southampton Common

From the age of about 5 (I'm now 69) I use to fish this lake for tench, carp and roach. Then in the winter of 62/63 I would ice skate on it from Boxing Day 62 to march 63 - what a winter that was. Now in New Zealand for that last 35 years course angling here is not the same. However, the trout fishing is outstanding..

Southampton, on the Common, the Pond 1908

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Southampton Zoo

I recall the zoo at the common. It was run if I recall by Mary Chipperfield. We use to climb up the oak trees and peer in for free.

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Fishing At The Ornimental Pond Southampton Common

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