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Southampton & The Titanic - the international Maritime City.
From the Viking King Canute, Richard the Lionheart, Henry V, the ill-fated Titanic, D Day landings, QE2 and Queen Mary to the award winning West Quay shopping centre – explore the City, enjoy the history, enjoy the present. See the old City Walls, the remains of the castle built too late. Then onto the Tudor Merchants Hall, the Wool House and wine cellars. Past the Bargate which is guarded by lions, 800 years ago the entrance to the City - all visitors paid taxes! Discover Holyrood and St. Michael's two of the oldest Churches in England. Learn of treachery and plots, the Earl of Cambridge found guilty, executed then buried at the Chapel of St. Julian. Then there are Old Coaching Inn's, Jane Austen, The Pilgrim Fathers - and we have England's oldest Pub!
Along the way we will tell you the tragic story of RMS Titanic which set sail from Southampton at noon on 10th April 1912, only to end her maiden voyage five days later. Discover the local story of how this ill fated liner affected so many lives: crew that ‘missed the boat”, passengers that were saved.
Got an hour to spare? Let us show you around our vibrant city.
Our tours are priced according to individual requirments, so contact us to arrange a tailor- made excursion that takes care of everything.
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