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  Southampton - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Southampton is a city and major port situated on the south coast of England.
Southampton lies at the northern-most point of Southampton Water where it is joined by the River Test and River Itchen, with the River Hamble joining to the south of the urban area.
Southampton Football Club (nicknamed the "Saints") is also based here, at St Mary's Stadium which was built in the early 2000's on the site of the old gasworks.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Southampton,_England   (2626 words)

  
 Southampton, England - LoveToKnow 1911   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
SOUTHAMPTON, a municipal, county, and parliamentary borough of Hampshire, England, a seaport, and county in itself, 79 m.
It is finely situated near the head of Southampton Water, an inlet of the English Channel which forms the estuary of the river Test; on a peninsula bounded east by the river Itchen.
Southampton Common, with its fine avenue, north of the town, was formerly part of the manor of Shirley.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Southampton,_England   (1522 words)

  
 Southampton History - Southampton History
Southampton, PA is a namesake of Southampton, England, the seaport from which adventurous followers of William Penn sailed to the Province of Pennsylvania.
Southampton's boundaries at that time extended eastward to Bensalem, and it was not until 1929 that the township was divided into Upper Southampton and Lower Southampton.
The area between the Pennypack and Neshaminy Creeks, encompassing Southampton Township, was conveyed by the Lenni-Lenape Chief Tamanend to William Penn by Deed dated June 23,1683.
www.southamptonpa.com /history   (656 words)

  
 University of Southampton
The University of Southampton enjoys an international reputation for innovation and excellence in research.
Read why Southampton is one of the top ten research institutions in the UK.
Southampton is a great place to be a student.
www.soton.ac.uk   (148 words)

  
 Southampton Tours | Southampton Tour Guide | iExplore.com
Southampton was founded approximately 2,000 years ago by the Romans who established it as a seaport.
Southampton staked its claim in the history books as the port from which the Mayflower set sail for the New World in 1620.
As Southampton’s strategic importance grew, it became a target for foreign armies and marauding pirates.
www.iexplore.com /cityguides/England/Southampton/Overview   (264 words)

  
 Port of Southampton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
One of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports, Southampton is a natural choice for a wide range of customers and trades, with facilities to handle virtually any type of cargo.
Southampton is the UK’s leading vehicle-handling port, and has long been the UK’s principal cruise port, handling in excess of 200 cruise calls and well over half a million passengers in 2004.
It is also a major handler of liquid and dry bulks and containers, and almost half of the UK’s containerised trade with the whole of the Far East is handled at this port.
www.abports.co.uk /southampton   (243 words)

  
 Southampton College Press Release: Southampton, UK to Southampton, USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Ben and his colleague Debbie Slater are exchange students who have come from the University of Southampton in England to the Southampton Campus in America to study marine science for a year.
While Southampton University may not enjoy the pristine marine environment of the Southampton Campus, it does have a top-grade research faculty, the students said.
The two students are enjoying the smaller, more intimate atmosphere at the Southampton Campus as well as the excellent opportunities for hands-on experience and research and the close interaction with their professors.
www.southampton.liu.edu /news/pressrel/pr95/engexch.htm   (664 words)

  
 Southampton, England, Pictures
Southampton, city and unitary authority, southern England, near the head of Southampton Water (an inlet of the English Channel), on the Itchen and Test rivers.
Southampton is the major trading port on the southern coast of England.
The city is the seat of the University of Southampton (1862) and a 16th-century grammar school.
www.greatestcities.com /Europe/United_Kingdom/England/Southampton_city_and_unitary_authority.html?redir=1   (237 words)

  
 Southampton Common - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Southampton Common is a large open space to the north of the city centre of Southampton, England.
Southampton Common currently includes 326 acres of woodland, parkland, rough grassland, ponds, wetlands, nature trails, a paddling pool, a children's play area, a model yachting pond, and a fishing lake.
The Hawthorns Urban Wildlife Centre at the southern end has been built on the former site of Southampton Zoo and the comprehensive displays document the natural history of the area; with interactive resources, educational facilities and information about local wildlife and environmental management.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Southampton_Common   (265 words)

  
 Southampton Hotels England for quality Hotels in Southampton
Southampton hotels for short breaks, weekend breaks or business trips - let us help you find a great deal by selecting from our range of quality hotels in and around Southampton at affordable rates.
The Grand Harbour, Southampton's only 5 star hotel, is situated on the waterfront overlooking the city's medieval walls, next to the site where the Mayflower set sail in 1620.
The Express by Holiday Inn Southampton West is located at Junction 1 of the M271 (off Junction 3 of M27), close to the Docks, Southampton Cruise Terminal and the New Forest.
www.southampton-hotels-england.co.uk   (736 words)

  
 International Academic Programs: England, Southampton
Southampton itself is a vibrant and lively city, ideally situated at the heart of the south coast of England.
Southampton is set amidst some of Britain ’s oldest places of interest such as Stonehenge and the cathedral cities of Salisbury and Winchester.
At Southampton, participants take regular classes alongside British students and enroll in a course of study related to their major at UW-Madison.
www.studyabroad.wisc.edu /europe/eng_south.asp   (562 words)

  
 Southampton News
SOUTHAMPTON, England: England coach Duncan Fletcher warned his players against picking and choosing their tours after opening batsman Marcus Trescothick withdrew yesterday from the squad for next month's ICC...
Southampton, England - England coach Duncan Fletcher has spoken publicly for the first time regarding newspaper reports he saw match referee Mike Procter before play on the fourth day of the controversial...
Their fifth-wicket partnership of 101, featuring 62 from Dalrymple and 61 from Collingwood, was the centrepiece of England's 271 for nine after they had been sent into bat by Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq.
www.topix.net /uk/southampton   (637 words)

  
 Southampton England
Southampton, an important historic seaport city on the south coast of England is located about an hour and a half by car southwest of London.
Southampton city center is fairly compact and is located at the southern part of town near the waterfront.
Hotels in Southampton are mostly located within walking distance of the docks and the city centre.
www.redtek.net /southampton/index.htm   (285 words)

  
 Leisure
Southampton plays host to a number of amazing and spectacular events throughout the year.
Southampton City Art Gallery is one of the UK's the most outstanding regional galleries and is internationally renowned for its impressive collection and temporary exhibitions programme.
Southampton is the place to shop in the South with a great choice of shopping centres and stores catering for all tastes.
www.southampton.gov.uk /leisure   (535 words)

  
 Princess Cruises : Ports of Call : London (Southampton), England   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Southampton is one of several port cities and a gateway to London.
Arguably the most famous and photographed timepiece in the world, London's clock tower known as Big Ben, resides at the eastern end of the House of Parliament, one of the largest government buildings in the world.
Southampton is a premier passenger-ship port that dates back to the golden days of transatlantic passage.
www.princess.com /ports/SOU_X.html   (215 words)

  
 southampton laser eye surgery: laser eye clinic southampton, england, uk - Optimax
Your consultation and treatment is carried out by the same highly experienced eye doctor to ensure continuity and maintain the highest possible standards of care before, during and after your treatment.
The Optimax Southampton clinic is situated near the City centre.
Southampton Central is a five minute taxi ride or a 10 minute walk to the Optimax Southampton Clinic.
www.optimax.co.uk /default.aspx?page=6906   (353 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet England: News - Southampton snap up £2m Svensson
Southampton have completed the signing of Swedish international defender Michael Svensson for £2million from French club Troyes.
The deal was agreed with Troyes a few weeks ago but had to be put on hold because the player was away at the World Cup, where he was an unused member of Sweden's squad.
It is important to have players with that hunger and desire to win and he hates to lose.
www.soccernet.com /england/news/2002/0626/20020626sfcsvensson.html   (263 words)

  
 Hooke Family Of Southampton, England
William Hooke, a distinguished Puritan clergyman, was born in 1601, in Southampton and died in London, March 21, 1678.
After graduating from Trinity College, Oxford, he went to New England in 1640, founded a church at Taunton, Massachusetts, and later (1644) moved to New Haven, Connecticut, where for twelve years he assisted John Davenport, founder of the City, in his work in the first Congregational Church.
A very interesting thing brought out by the record of this family of Southampton is the fact that it espoused the Cromwellian cause, also that it drew away from the Church of England and became Puritan in belief.
www.surnameguide.com /hook/hooke_family_of_southampton.htm   (298 words)

  
 Travel Impressions: England » Southampton » Fingertip Guide
Southampton holds a wealth of attractions for visitors to the city.
From the Pilgrim Fathers departures to the Americas, Medieval Walls surrounding the city, to its historic wartime importance and the home of the Spitfire and its historic links with the tragic story of RMS Titanic.
The historic city of Southampton is a vibrant destination alive with its rich heritage, culture and a lively programme of events.
www.travimp.com /destinations/europe/england/sou.html   (236 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Teams | Southampton | England watching Beattie
England assistant coach Tord Grip will run the rule over James Beattie during Southampton's Premiership game with Newcastle on Saturday.
That form has pushed him to the fringes of the England picture and Eriksson has challenged him to keep scoring.
Links to more Southampton stories are at the foot of the page.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/teams/s/southampton/2569341.stm   (248 words)

  
 Arts & Media Division
Over the years, these men and women have given generously of their time and talents to teach Southampton College students; they have also opened their studios and homes to them.
The close proximity of Southampton Graduate Campus to New York City, the arts and media capital of the world, provides a wealth of opportunities for arts and media majors in the areas of research and practical experiences.
Student who are interested in study abroad can register for this course at Southampton Graduate Campus and tailor courses in Winchester to the requirements for their art major.
www.southampton.liu.edu /academic/mprogram/artmedia/artmedia.htm   (771 words)

  
 ESPNsoccernet - England - Southampton v Sunderland Report   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
All the late excitement was in contrast to a dour and physical first half of numerous fouls and bookings for Southampton's Telfer and Phillips of Sunderland.
Tessem, who had replaced Brett Ormerod in the 72nd minute, was left to claim his first goal of the season although there were suggestions that team mate Fernandes might have got the final touch.
Southampton are a very good side and we were not expecting this to be an easy game.
soccernet.espn.go.com /report?id=54623&cc=5901   (906 words)

  
 Open Directory - Sports: Soccer: UEFA: England: Clubs: S: Southampton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
BBC Sport: Southampton - News, match reports, results, fixtures, tables, and live text commentary.
Fanbase: Southampton - Directory of sites for news, general information, statistics, and chat.
Southampton FC Official Picture Site - Includes images of the current squad, latest matches, and classic images from past years.
dmoz.org /Sports/Soccer/UEFA/England/Clubs/S/Southampton   (360 words)

  
 Southampton hotel England
The Grand Harbour Southamptons only 5 star hotel is situated on the waterfront overlooking the citys medieval walls next to the site where the Mayflower set sail in 1620 The magnificent granite and glass structure offers a blend of innovation and tradition in a city renowned for its maritime past
The Express by Holiday Inn Southampton West is located 3 miles from Southampton city centre All bedrooms have colour TV with satellite channels and in house movies charge made direct dial telephone power shower hairdryer tea and coffee making facilities Free parking is also available
The Southampton Park Hotel is a city centre hotel enjoying a prime location opposite the beautiful Watts Park close to theatres and excellent shopping Guests can enjoy extensive leisure facilities including an indoor swimming pool sauna Jacuzzi gymnasium and sun beds along with a restaurant and beautifully appointed lounges and bedrooms
www.southampton-hotel-england.co.uk /southampton_hotel_list.htm   (532 words)

  
 Southampton Young Life   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
Southampton Young Life is part of the Young Life organisation (formally National Young Life Campaign), a non-denominational group that works with young people all over the UK.
There are around 30 branches that meet on a regular basis for Bible study, longer programmes and talks as well as fellowship.
The Southampton Branch caters for young people from 15-30.
www.hants.gov.uk /young_life   (127 words)

  
 TheFA.com - Bridge doubtful for England call-up   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
With England's match against Australia only a week away, Southampton defender Wayne Bridge is struggling to make Sven's squad.
His injury has coincided with Southampton's loss of form which has put an end to the side's wonderful unbeaten run.
Bridge's chances are far from over, however, but the results of a scan today will be critical as to whether he will be available for the Upton Park clash.
www.thefa.com /England/SeniorTeam/NewsAndFeatures/Postings/2003/02/38599.htm   (279 words)

  
 Hampshire weddings: weddings in Hampshire: Southampton, England, UK
The Southampton Park Hotel is conveniently situated in the heart of the city centre overlooking Watts Park, which offers a splendid array of colourful flowers throughout the summer months.
Whether your wedding be for 150 or perhaps just 30 guests our senior staff are here to ensure your individual needs are catered for ensuring the most memorable day of your life.
We are pleased to offer special rates for overnight accommodation for you and your wedding guests wishing to stay for more than one night.
www.southamptonparkhotel.com /weddings   (468 words)

  
 Southampton, England
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