The lions, before they were restored, stood alongside the Bargate - the main entrance to Southampton in the old town walls for centuries A picture in the office of city archaeologist Dr Andy ...
The tail of a 270-year-old lead lion guarding the historic entrance to Southampton has fallen off. The lion rampant is one of two which have stood alongside the Bargate since the mid 18th Century.
Southampton’s historic Bargate was transformed on Friday night as Father Christmas and his nine reindeer flew across the medieval gatehouse. Hundreds of spectators were entertained in ...
Southampton’s Bargate – a popular venue for Elizabethan performers, possibly including Shakespeare’s actors too. Photo by Peter H Greenfield of REED There are so many links between ...