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The Illustrated
History of Southampton's Suburbs
Jim Brown
Local historian Jim Brown chronicles the growth
of the suburbs from the earliest times to the present
day and he illuminates the lives of people who lived
in them. His fascinating book is illustrated with
more than 200 photographs, drawings and maps, which
how the countryside, farms and villages developed
into the urban streets, residential areas, shopping
districts and industrial estates that are so familiar
today.
The districts featured include Bassett, Bitterne,
Bitterne Manor, Bitterne Park, Eastern Docks, Freemantle,
Harefield, Highfield, Itchen, Maybush, Merry Oak,
Millbrook, Northam, Peartree, Portswood, Redbridge,
Shirley, Shirley Warren, Sholing, South Stoneham,
St Denys, Swaythling and Woolston. In his fully illustrated
account of each suburb, Jim Brown offers a concise
history as well as local anecdotes and folklore. He
also recalls remarkable episodes and notable individuals
who played their part in the story.
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