SeaCity Online Spring Talks
SeaCity Shorts- A Southampton Inventor
SeaCity Shorts- First World War Stool from Netley Hospital
SeaCity Shorts- Titanic Card Sharps
Southampton's War- Secrets of the Second World War Today
SeaCity Online: Autumn Talks
SeaCity Shorts- Titanic Pocketwatch
SeaCity Shorts- Saints Programme
SeaCity Shorts- Olympic Deckchair
SeaCity Shorts- Millbrook Horde
What do coins tell us about the past? In this SeaCity Short, Andy explores the incredible story of the Millbrook Horde, a cache of 4,500 Roman coins discovered in the west of the city.
SeaCity Shorts- Medieval Case
In this installment of Southampton Shorts, Andy explores a case in the museum's 'Southampton Gateway to the World' exhibition to find out more about fancy medieval objects discovered by archaeologists in the city.
SeaCity Short- Melted Coins
The Southampton Blitz devastated the town. In this SeaCity Short, Andy takes a look at a case exploring the story in more detail.
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Have you ever wondered what happens in the clock tower when the bells ring out every four hours? The music is a piece called 'St Anne's', but it is more commonly known as the opening refrain of the hymn 'O God, Our Help in Ages Past'. It doesn't sound every hour, instead ringing out every four hours during the day at 8am, midday, 4pm and 8pm. The words to the hymn were written by Isaac Watts, who was born in Southampton and who has a park named after him a stone's throw from us hear at SeaCity. This video shows the bells doing what they do best!
SeaCity Shorts- Wampum Belt
In this special SeaCity Short, Andy examines and incredible object created by the Wampanaog people, native to North America. The Wampanaog people were instrumental in helping the people of the Mayflower survive their first winter in America is 1620-1. #Mayflower400
SeaCity Shorts - Gas Light
In today's SeaCity Short, Bea investigates one of the ways Victorians used to light their homes
SeaCity Shorts - Titanic Oil Bag
In today's SeaCity Shorts, Andy investigates a look at an unusual looking object that would have been found on the Titanic's lifeboats.
Southampton Through Time Talks Trailer
We're looking forward to our next round of online 'Southampton Through Time' talks with our learning officer Andy. Over the coming weeks Andy will be exploring the history of the city from the Tudor period through to the opulence of the Spa period. To find out more about these lectures, and all of our great upcoming events please visit https://www.wegottickets.com/SouthamptonCulture.
Inside The Civic Centre with the Mayor of Southampton
The Mayor of Southampton, Sue Blatchford, explores some of the secrets hidden in the Civic Centre, providing a fascinating glimpse into the history and heritage of the city.
Lady in a Caravan
Join us on Zoom on Wednesday 19th August at 7pm for a one-woman show 'Lady in a Caravan', performed by the actress and historian Jane Glennie. “Lady In A Caravan” Travel back in time to the 1950s with Mrs Cox, who is embarking on a holiday in the New Forest in her Winchester Caravan. Hear tales of folklore and of other Caravan dwellers, the “Gentleman Gypsy”, the Suffragettes and the lady who lived with the New Forest Gypsies collecting their stories. Tickets can be bought for only £3.50. You can find out more details and book your tickets here: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/503857
Sea City Shorts - Ocean Terminal Obelisk
In today's SeaCity Short Bea takes a close look at a very impressive obelisk from our Southampton Gateway to the World exhibition
#southampton
SeaCity Shorts - Oak Book
Andy takes a look at something very easy to walk past in our Southampton Gateway to the world exhibition.
It's one of our the earliest pieces from our archives.
#southampton
SeaCity Shorts - Mayflower Warming Pan
It's 400 years since the Mayflower sailed from Southampton!
Bea takes a look at an object from our handling collection that displays some interesting facts about the ship's voyage...which might not be quite right....
#mayflower400 #southampton
Sea City Shorts - Ancasta
It's time for another SeaCity Short!
This week, Andy introduces an object that would have been very special to the residents of Roman Southampton.
SeaCity Shorts - Iron Age Barley
Time for this week's SeaCity Short!
Today Bea shares one of her favourite objects in our Southampton Gateway to the World exhibition.
SeaCity Shorts - Boneshaker Bicycle
Its that SeaCity Shorts time of the week again!
This week Bea investigates a very uncomfortable way to get around 🚲
SeaCity Shorts - Ocean Terminal
It's time for another SeaCity Short!
This week Bea takes a look at a building which was once iconic in the city
SeaCity Shorts - Ocean Liners
In this week's SeaCity Short Andy explores what it might have been like to be on board an ocean liner during their golden age.