Welcome to Sotonopedia

the online A-Z of Southampton's history.

Canute's Palace, Porters' Lane

Drawing by Henry Englefield, c.1801, showing the ruins as far more extensive than today.

News and Events

West End Local History Society: "The King's Lawyer: Sir Richard Lyster", 1st November 2017, 7.30pm at the Parish Centre, Chapel Road, West End, SO30 3FE.
Bitterne Local History Society: "Jane Austen's Southampton", 14th October, 7pm at Bitterne United Reformed Church, the Precinct, Bitterne.

See our articles about Richard Lyster and Jane Austen.

Questions - can you help?

New feature: we would like your help to resolve queries about Southampton's history. Click here to see our latest areas of investigation.

Links

New feature: links to local history societies and other resources.

Getting Started

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Sotonopedia last updated 16/10/2017.

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