Southampton: A Potted History
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Format
Paperback / Softback
Book Series
A Potted History
ISBN-10
1398108189
ISBN-13
9781398108189
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Imprint
Amberley Publishing
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Aug 15th, 2023
Print length
96 Pages
Weight
274 grams
Dimensions
16.50 x 23.20 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Local history
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An accessible history of Southampton from its beginnings to the present day highlighting the city’s significant events and people.
Southampton has been a major port on the South Coast of England since the Norman conquest, when it was a significant departure route for trade to Normandy as well as for invading forces. Its position meant it was also potentially threatened by forces from abroad and extensive defences were built over the centuries, from its mediaeval walls to Tudor fortifications along the Solent. In the nineteenth century Southampton Docks were developed and the strategic importance of the city, as well as vital manufacturing sites such as the Supermarine Spitfire factory meant that Southampton was heavily targeted by German aerial bombardment during the Second World War with heavy destruction of life and buildings. Today Southampton is a major commercial centre and has attracted new industries.Illustrated throughout, this accessible historical portrait of the transformation that Southampton has undergone through the ages will be of great interest to residents, visitors and all those with links to the city.
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