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Read the full review of Maskers Theatre Company's latest show:
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Maskers Theatre Southampton Hidden History
During the Second World War, #Southampton teacher Horace Maybray-King wrote patriotic songs to raise money for Spitfires, helping homeless families, and the welfare of prisoners of war. ‘The Victory Song’ and ‘The Spitfire Song’, are pictured here #Southampton sWar #WW2
Did you know the leader of the Matchgirl Strikes came from Southampton?
Find out more in our latest heritage feature
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Southampton Hidden History
In High Road, Swaythling from 1938-1959 Zoe bitternepark.info Hampshire Live Marie Keates University of Southampton Special Collections UoS Public Engagement Unseen Southampton Paul Jenks
The Royal Pier, early 1960s and 1976. The Mecca Ballroom on the Royal Pier hosted many events, including this May 1968 #Southampton #LionsClub charity boxing night. 11 bouts were held, with Peter Brisland winning the final one by defeating Ricky Budd #SotonAfterDark #Boxing
Very excited and privileged to be speaking at the Naval Dockyard Society study day at The D-Day Story about the role Southampton played in D-Day. Historic Southampton Southampton Hidden History Visit Southampton Southampton Stories Southampton Forward