To mark #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth and as part of the #Mayflower400 Celebrations we thought it would be interesting to document the many links Southampton has with Native Americans, as there have been many examples of them visiting the town over the past 300 years. You can view or download our 4 page pdf fact sheet here: Native… Continue reading Discover the links between Southampton and Native Americans

To mark the 400 year anniversary of the sailing of the Mayflower and Speedwell from West Quay in Southampton, we have created a special walking guide to share some of the places and characters which interacted with the Mayflower Pilgrims during their two week stop in Southampton as they gathered supplies in readiness for their… Continue reading Walk in the Footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims

Coughs and Sneezes Spread Diseases … the Black Death, Sweating Sickness, Typhus, Smallpox but never fear the local wise women, friars and apothecaries are ready with the urine wheel, plants that look like bits of the body and the odd amulet to nurse you back to health. If that doesn’t work the local barber-surgeon is… Continue reading Potions, Poulitce & Pus