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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.
Next Event
Next Meeting
Collectors Night
13 July at 7.00 pm
Bring your collection to display to others; we will provide you with a table
If you wish to give a 2-minute talk about your collection then that is fine, but not necessary
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
Latest News
Trifest Community Festival
Join us at TriFest, the Community Festival on Riverside Park, Saturday, 27th July 12.00 – 4.00 pm, and music until 7.00 pm.
Craft Stalls. Food. Community groups, fun Dog Show, Craft Beer, and, of course, some great local musicians performing.
Joining us will be:
Fun Dog Show — run by Second Chance Animal Rescue [entry on the day]
Beer Tent — Craft Beer & Cider from the Butcher’s Hook
Food — Curry Lounge, Soca Shack and Ice Cream Van
Local stalls and traders galore — there will be plenty to do, see and buy at TriFest this year. There will be everything from face painting, crafts, plants, bees, climate action, local history and food.
Our Magazine
Latest Issue
Latest Issue
‘The Tinners’, Woolston British Legion by Steve Adams
History of Merry Oak by Jim Brown
The Scouts, the Doctor and the Teachers by Jack Hasler
Bitterne School, Marbles & Buses by Catherine Powell & Tessa Bryden
Albert Terrace by Steve Adams
How Local is Your Name by Leo Macham
As well as our regular features
Support Us
Support the Bitterne Local History Society by becoming a member — Find out more here or
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Books
This is a very short selection of all those available, more books are available on our Online Sales page
