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Bevois Valley is an urban area of Southampton, where many of the students from the nearby University of Southampton live and work. Because of this, Bevois Valley is home to some of the most entertaining nightlife in the area, with open-mic nights, beer gardens and a thriving local rock scene. Among these entertaining nightlight scenes is the small, charming pub, the Hobbit, which hosts the biggest beer garden in Southampton. Bevois Valley draws its name from an ancient mythical character, Bevois of Hampton, known for his strength and cunning. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton United Kingdom |
Just off the main high street on Commercial Road you will find the City Art Gallery, which boasts a collection of over 2700 works of art, spanning six centuries. Around the corner, in the same complex of buildings, is the Guildhall, which is the city's major venue for rock, pop and classical concerts. A five minute walk away, following down Commercial Road, is the Mayflower Theatre, the main venue for great musicals, ballets and opera. Past the busy shopping precinct stands the historical Bargate, one of the surviving gateways to the city. Look up when you are walking through and you may see the damage caused by trams, which attempted to pass through the middle until 1949 and sometimes didn't quite make it. Other places of interest in the lower part of town are the Tudor House Museum, which gives a fascinating insight into 15th century life, and the Maritime Museum. This gives a history of the development of the port and tells in detail the story of the famous Titanic, which began its ill-fated voyage from Southampton in 1912. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton United Kingdom |
Once an important railroad and manufacturing town, Eastleigh is now home to shops and museums, including the Eastleigh Museum, which is housed in the old Salvation Army Citadel. The town is also market by a replica of the famous Spitfire airplane, built in the area and flown during World War II. The Southampton Airport is also located in Eastleigh, which is north of Southampton. Eastleigh is considered a district and borough of Hampshire, England, but it borders Southampton. The borough, as it is today, was formed April 1, 1974. Eastleigh is also the birthplace of beloved comedian Benny Hill. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southampton United Kingdom |
Although its name may be slightly tarnished because of its nearby location to the infamous Red Light District, Portswood continues to be a main hub for student activity. With the central campus of the University of Southampton at its feet, Portswood Road boasts a long procession of student bars, takeaways and shops. Vintage-chic fashionistas will find themselves in the mecca of thrift clothing among its particularly extensive selection of charity stores. As the well known supermarket and property chain Sainsbury's continues plans to remodel the upper side, complete with a medical centre, low-cost housing for workers and shopping stores, Portswood is determined to once again reclaim its charm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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