Southampton City Centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
A Fashionable Resort
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 1, 2025
1. A Fashionable Resort Marker
When a mineral spring was discovered at Above Bar in the 1740s, doctors prescribed "taking the waters" as a cure for all kinds of illness, such as cholera and gout. From 1751 sea bathing was very popular and bathing houses were built near the shore.
In the evening, entertainments such as dances and card games were held at the Assembly Rooms or The Dolphin Hotel in the High Street.
'The Rooms are large and handsome and exceedingly chaste in design the promenade grounds in front, though not extensive, ale very pleasing, and furnish delightful views of the neighbouring shores.' -- Philip Brannon
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1751.
Location. 50° 54.161′ N, 1° 24.359′ W. Marker is in Southampton, England. It is in Southampton City Centre. It is on Castle Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Castle Way, Southampton,
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Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arundel Tower (here, next to this marker); Town Walls (within shouting distance of this marker); Bargate and Guildhall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Southampton in the Second World War 1939-1945 (about 120 meters away); Defence of the Town (about 150 meters away); Jane Austen (about 150 meters away); Castle Gate (about 150 meters away); All Saints Church (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southampton.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 20, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 9 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 20, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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