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Southampton Local Information
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History of Southampton
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Local Information
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Southampton is one of the greenest cities in England and is situated in the middle of the South Coast, just a little more than an hour away from London by train. More than 35,000 students choose to come and study at the university and other institutes in the city. Southampton, with a population of 300,000, has an excellent reputation as a city for education, research and innovation and is the South Coast's premier city.
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Learn about the story of the Titanic, perhaps the most famous ship to sail from Southampton, tragically lost on her maiden voyage in 1912. You can follow the Titanic trail around the city, a walk that will take you to the places connected to the ship, passengers and crew.
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Today Southampton is one of the most important centres for sailing and cruising in England. The city is home to many international events, including the Volvo Ocean Race, the BT Global Challenge and the largest boat show in Europe. Southampton offers a great choice of entertainment, sport and leisure, a rich heritage, shopping and beautiful parks for you to enjoy. There is always lots to see and do in and around Southampton. You are sure of a great stay, whenever you decide to come.
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Southampton is also a perfect base from which to explore the rest of the region. A short drive away is the New Forest, a woodland area famous for its ancient villages, picturesque cottages and inns. Walking and cycling in the Forest are very popular activities.
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| Winchester, the former capital of England with its magnificent cathedral, Salisbury & Stonehenge, the Isle of Wight and the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu are some of the historic places that you can easily visit during your stay in Southampton. |
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