A Walk Through Southampton Rediscovered: Object Handling Activity with Dr Richard Henry

This activity is part of two events to mark the launch of ‘A Walk Through Southampton: Henry Englefield Rediscovered’.To celebrate the publication of Andy Skinner and Richard Henry’s new book A Walk Through Southampton: Rediscovering Henry Englefield, co-author and Curator of Archaeology Dr Richard Henry will be leading an intimate object-handling activity looking as some special archaeological artefacts from the City collection, exploring some of the archaeology mentioned in the new book.This activity will take place in the Tudor House Education room.In 1801 the antiquarian and astronomer Sir Henry Englefield wrote a beautifully illustrated walking tour leading readers through the streets of Southampton.

He offered insights into the city’s fascinating historical past, including some fanciful stories about the buildings he was exploring.

Since then, much of the fabric of the city has changed with many of the elements he highlighted having been removed through the slum clearances of the twentieth century and bombing during the Second World War.

In this tour, we retrace Sir Henry’s footsteps and examine key city sites, such as the Bargate, Watergate, the town walls, Church of All Saints, Holy Rood Church, the medieval friary and sugar house, and the medieval vaults, as well as other curiosities.There is also an opportunity to purchase the new book.

This can be reserved as part of the booking (£15.99 and paid for on the day of the event).