A Walk Through Southampton Rediscovered: Walking Tour with Andy Skinner

Event Information

This tour is part of two events to mark the launch of ‘A Walk Through Southampton: Henry Englefield Rediscovered’.

To celebrate the publication of Andy Skinner and Richard Henry’s new book A Walk Through Southampton: Rediscovering Henry Englefield, co-author Andy Skinner will be leading a new walk exploring the Southampton of Sir Henry Englefield and exploring many of the sites and scenes mentioned in Englefield’s 1801 volume A Walk Through Southampton.

In 1801 the antiquarian and astronomer Sir Henry Englefield wrote a beautifully illustrated walking tour leading readers through the streets of Southampton. He offered insights into the city’s fascinating historical past, including some fanciful stories about the buildings he was exploring. Since then, much of the fabric of the city has changed with many of the elements he highlighted having been removed through the slum clearances of the twentieth century and bombing during the Second World War. In this tour, we retrace Sir Henry’s footsteps and examine key city sites, such as the Bargate, Watergate, the town walls, Church of All Saints, Holy Rood Church, the medieval friary and sugar house, and the medieval vaults, as well as other curiosities.

There is also an opportunity to purchase the new book. This can be reserved as part of the booking (£15.99 and paid for on the day of the event).

Regrettably this tour is not suitable for people with mobility concerns. Please meet 10 minutes before the tour is due to begin in St Michael’s Square (in front of Tudor House). Please note that this tour will happen twice, at 11am and 2pm.

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