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Above: Postcard view of Bitterne High Street looking West, Lion Place on the left with Red Lion visible beyond, circa 1895.
From the BLHS collection.
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Next Meeting
Medieval Romsey Abbey
by Phoebe Merrick
12 April at 7.00 pm
Latest News
Bert Warne
The funeral of Bert Warne, our Vice-President, who died on 3 March aged 105, took place on Wednesday, 26th March. You can read Bert’s memories of his WWII experience here
Recent Changes to this Website
17/3/2025 — Bert Warne Funeral date added
16/1/2025 — Home page updated
14/1/2025— Meetings page updated
2/1/2025 — Home page updated for New Year
24/12/2024 — Home page updated with latest magazine
Interactive Map
Our new interactive map is now online – have a look and let us know what you think.
New items being currently added Monuments & Memorials
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Contents
The Shoe Repair Centre by Ian Abrahams
Esme Fink: Rani of Pudukota by Peter Taylor
Early Freemasonry East of the Itchen by Jim Brown
Three Hillside Houses and Two Families by Steve Adams
Rose Puntis: Memories of Bitterne
Dave’s Wildlife Quiz by Dave Payne
As well as our regular features
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Books
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