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.
Latest News
BOOK SALE
The Society is holding a book sale at the Mercantile Flea in West End Road from May 23rd to 28th. Come and browse to pick up a bargain.
BLHS JUBILEE PARTY
BLHS are holding a Jubilee Party in conjunction with the Bitterne United Reformed Church.
Members and their families are welcome but tickets must be requested beforehand by phone
023 80431067
JUBILEE BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURE
Our Shop and Heritage Centre will be closed for the bank holiday days and Jubilee weekend on Thursday 2nd, Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th June.
LION CUP HISTORY COMPETITION OPEN
The Bitterne Local History Society’s local history writing competition is now open for 2022. For further details please have a look HERE, the Rules, Entry Form and past winners are all on that page.
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Bert Warne Award by Ian Abrahams
Do You Remember Henri Argouarch? by Peter Jones
Bitterne Boy: Childhood by Barrie England
My National Service by Jim Browne
As well as our regular features
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Books
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