Southampton: Where Journeys Begin

A guided walking tour to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Southampton Tourist Guides Association.

This walk reflects on how the City of Southampton has evolved over the centuries, incorporating fascinating insights and snippets of anecdote from long-standing residents.'Where Journeys Begin' walks you through the key steps, drawing on the compelling testimony of local residents who witnessed the evolution first hand.

The walk visits areas of the Old Town that are less frequently visited on guided tours, as well as some well-trodden paths (guides say that they couldn't miss out the Bargate!) The blend of history through the ages, from medieval (and before) to more recent history from the 1970s, will be of interest to visitors and residents alike.