Question: What war is Southampton often associated with?

Answer: World War II

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. <hl> Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. <hl> Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016.

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the <hl> World War II <hl> narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016.


Question: What company owns WestQuay Watermark?

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016.

Answer: Hammerson

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. <hl> Hammerson , the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. <hl>

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. <hl> Hammerson <hl>, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016.

<hl> Hammerson <hl> , the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016.


Question: By the end of 2016, how many people are projected to be working onsite at WestQuay Watermark?

Answer: 1,550

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. <hl> Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least 1,550 people employed on its premises at year-end 2016. <hl>

Significant employers in Southampton include The University of Southampton, Southampton Solent University, Southampton Airport, Ordnance Survey, BBC South, the NHS, ABP and Carnival UK. Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic, the Spitfire and more generally in the World War II narrative as one of the departure points for D-Day, and more recently as the home port of a number of the largest cruise ships in the world. Southampton has a large shopping centre and retail park called WestQuay. In October 2014, the City Council approved a follow-up from the WestQuay park, called WestQuay Watermark. Construction by Sir Robert McAlpine commenced in January 2015. Hammerson, the owners of the retail park, aim to have at least <hl> 1,550 <hl> people employed on its premises at year-end 2016.


Question: What other city merged with Southampton after the 2001 census?

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

Answer: Portsmouth

<hl> In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. <hl> This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

In the 2001 census Southampton and <hl> Portsmouth <hl> were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.


Question: What's the other name for South Hampshire?

Answer: Solent City

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. <hl> This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City , particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. <hl> With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as <hl> Solent City <hl>, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as <hl> Solent City <hl> , particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes.


Question: In the 2011 census, what was the population of Southampton after it merged with Portsmouth?

Answer: 855,569

<hl> In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569 . <hl> This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of <hl> 855,569 <hl>. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of <hl> 855,569 <hl> .


Question: What metropolitan area is Portsmouth a part of?

Answer: South Hampshire

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. <hl> This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire , which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. <hl> With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as <hl> South Hampshire <hl>, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.

This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as <hl> South Hampshire <hl> , which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes.


Question: What is the estimated minimum population of South Hampshire?

Answer: 1.5 million

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. <hl> With a population of over 1.5 million this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas. <hl>

In the 2001 census Southampton and Portsmouth were recorded as being parts of separate urban areas, however by the time of the 2011 census they had merged to become the sixth largest built-up area in England with a population of 855,569. This built-up area is part of the metropolitan area known as South Hampshire, which is also known as Solent City, particularly in the media when discussing local governance organisational changes. With a population of over <hl> 1.5 million <hl> this makes the region one of the United Kingdom's most populous metropolitan areas.


Question: What year did the Romans invade Britain?

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Answer: AD 43

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. <hl> Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. <hl> It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in <hl> AD 43 <hl> and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.


Question: What ancient settlement was established after Rome invaded and the Britons were conquered?

Answer: Clausentum

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. <hl> Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. <hl> It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of <hl> Clausentum <hl> was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.


Question: According to evidence found, in what archaeological age were there first inhabitants in the area of Southampton?

Answer: stone age

<hl> Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age . <hl> Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the <hl> stone age <hl>. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the <hl> stone age <hl> .


Question: What is the site of Clausentum called now?

Answer: Bitterne Manor

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. <hl> It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor . <hl> Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern <hl> Bitterne Manor <hl>. Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern <hl> Bitterne Manor <hl> .


Question: In addition to two ditches, what was Clausentum's defense from invaders?

Answer: a wall

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. <hl> Clausentum was defended by a wall and two ditches <hl> and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.

Archaeological finds suggest that the area has been inhabited since the stone age. Following the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43 and the conquering of the local Britons in 70 AD the fortress settlement of Clausentum was established. It was an important trading port and defensive outpost of Winchester, at the site of modern Bitterne Manor. Clausentum was defended by <hl> a wall <hl> and two ditches and is thought to have contained a bath house. Clausentum was not abandoned until around 410.


Question: What people established a settlement in what is now the St. Mary's area of Southampton?

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.

Answer: Anglo-Saxons

<hl> The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. <hl> The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.

The <hl> Anglo-Saxons <hl> formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.


Question: What name did the Anglo-Saxons give their settlement first?

Answer: Hamwic

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. <hl> The settlement was known as Hamwic , which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. <hl> Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as <hl> Hamwic <hl>, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.

The settlement was known as <hl> Hamwic <hl> , which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton.


Question: What name did Hamwic have in the interim as it was evolving into Hampton?

Answer: Hamtun

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. <hl> The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. <hl> Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into <hl> Hamtun <hl> and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.


Question: What county in England was named after Hampton?

Answer: Hampshire

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. <hl> It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name. <hl>

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of <hl> Hampshire <hl> gets its name.


Question: What river separated Hamwic from the home of previous settlers?

Answer: Itchen

<hl> The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the Itchen centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. <hl> The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.

The Anglo-Saxons formed a new, larger, settlement across the <hl> Itchen <hl> centred on what is now the St Mary's area of the city. The settlement was known as Hamwic, which evolved into Hamtun and then Hampton. Archaeological excavations of this site have uncovered one of the best collections of Saxon artefacts in Europe. It is from this town that the county of Hampshire gets its name.


Question: What kind of raids disturbed Hamwic in the 9th century?

Answer: Viking

<hl> Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton, had been established. <hl>

<hl> Viking <hl> raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton, had been established.


Question: What year did the Vikings start attacking Hamwic?

Answer: 840

<hl> Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton, had been established. <hl>

Viking raids from <hl> 840 <hl> onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton, had been established.


Question: In what century was a new settlement set up at the site of Hamwic?

Answer: 10th

<hl> Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton, had been established. <hl>

Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the <hl> 10th <hl> century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton, had been established.


Question: What was the name of the 10th-century fortified settlement that took Hamwic's place?

Answer: Southampton

<hl> Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval Southampton , had been established. <hl>

Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval <hl> Southampton <hl>, had been established.

Viking raids from 840 onwards contributed to the decline of Hamwic in the 9th century, and by the 10th century a fortified settlement, which became medieval <hl> Southampton <hl> , had been established.


Question: In what year did the Norman Conquest take place?

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Answer: 1066

<hl> Following the Norman Conquest in 1066 , Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. <hl> Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Following the Norman Conquest in <hl> 1066 <hl>, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Following the Norman Conquest in <hl> 1066 <hl> , Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy.


Question: What was the capital of England during the time of the Norman Conquest?

Answer: Winchester

<hl> Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester , <hl> and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, <hl> Winchester <hl>, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, <hl> Winchester <hl> ,


Question: Southampton was important to transit between Winchester and what other region in England in the 11th century?

Answer: Normandy

<hl> Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy . <hl> Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and <hl> Normandy <hl>. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and <hl> Normandy <hl> .


Question: In what century was Southampton Castle built?

Answer: 12th

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. <hl> Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. <hl>

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the <hl> 12th <hl> century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool.


Question: During the 13th century, what did Southampton get in trade for English cloth and wool?

Answer: French wine

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. <hl> Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of French wine in exchange for English cloth and wool. <hl>

Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, Southampton became the major port of transit between the then capital of England, Winchester, and Normandy. Southampton Castle was built in the 12th century and by the 13th century Southampton had become a leading port, particularly involved in the import of <hl> French wine <hl> in exchange for English cloth and wool.


Question: Ruins of merchants' homes that survive today are evidence that Southampton had rich people in what century?

Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.

Answer: 12th

<hl> Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. <hl> In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.

Surviving remains of <hl> 12th <hl> century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.


Question: What plague made it to England because of all the ships visiting Southampton in the 14th century?

Answer: Black Death

Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. <hl> In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton. <hl>

Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the <hl> Black Death <hl> reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.


Question: What year did the Black Death arrive in England for the first time?

Answer: 1348

Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. <hl> In 1348 , the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton. <hl>

Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In <hl> 1348 <hl>, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.

In <hl> 1348 <hl> , the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.


Question: In addition to King John's House, what's the name of another rich merchant's dwelling that still partly remains?

Answer: Canute's Palace

<hl> Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and Canute's Palace are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. <hl> In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.

Surviving remains of 12th century merchants' houses such as King John's House and <hl> Canute's Palace <hl> are evidence of the wealth that existed in the town at this time. In 1348, the Black Death reached England via merchant vessels calling at Southampton.


Question: Who led the invasion of Southampton in the 14th century by the French and others?

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

Answer: Charles Grimaldi

<hl> The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi , who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). <hl> On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under <hl> Charles Grimaldi <hl>, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under <hl> Charles Grimaldi <hl> , who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco).


Question: What principality did Grimaldi set up with the profits from plundering Southampton?

Answer: Monaco

<hl> The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco ). <hl> On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of <hl> Monaco <hl>). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of <hl> Monaco <hl> ).


Question: What year did Edward III show up in Southampton and tell them to build walls?

Answer: 1339

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). <hl> On visiting Southampton in 1339 , Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. <hl> The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in <hl> 1339 <hl>, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

On visiting Southampton in <hl> 1339 <hl> , Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'.


Question: How many of the original towers from Southampton's walls are still standing?

Answer: 13

<hl> The town was sacked in 13 38 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). <hl> On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in <hl> 13 <hl>38 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in <hl> 13 <hl> 38 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco).


Question: The oldest section of the original wall around the town dates from what year?

Answer: 1175

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. <hl> The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from 1175 —culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. <hl> Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The town was sacked in 1338 by French, Genoese and Monegasque ships (under Charles Grimaldi, who used the plunder to help found the principality of Monaco). On visiting Southampton in 1339, Edward III ordered that walls be built to 'close the town'. The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from <hl> 1175 <hl>—culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380. Roughly half of the walls, 13 of the original towers, and six gates survive.

The extensive rebuilding—part of the walls dates from <hl> 1175 <hl> —culminated in the completion of the western walls in 1380.


Question: What's the name of the wall tower that was the first of its kind in England built for artillery purposes?

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

Answer: God's House Tower

<hl> The city walls include God's House Tower , built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. <hl> Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

The city walls include <hl> God's House Tower <hl>, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

The city walls include <hl> God's House Tower <hl> , built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.


Question: In what year was the God's House Tower built?

Answer: 1417

<hl> The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417 , the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. <hl> Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in <hl> 1417 <hl>, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in <hl> 1417 <hl> , the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.


Question: What museum was located in God's House Tower until 2011?

Answer: Museum of Archaeology

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. <hl> Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology . <hl> The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the <hl> Museum of Archaeology <hl>. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.

Until September 2011, it housed the <hl> Museum of Archaeology <hl> .


Question: Which king of England directed new fortifications that helped Southampton rely less on its wall?

Answer: Henry VIII

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. <hl> The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications. <hl>

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by <hl> Henry VIII <hl> meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.


Question: In what century did Southampton complete construction of the wall around the city?

Answer: 15th

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. <hl> The walls were completed in the 15th century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications. <hl>

The city walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England. Over the years it has been used as home to the city's gunner, the Town Gaol and even as storage for the Southampton Harbour Board. Until September 2011, it housed the Museum of Archaeology. The walls were completed in the <hl> 15th <hl> century, but later development of several new fortifications along Southampton Water and the Solent by Henry VIII meant that Southampton was no longer dependent upon its fortifications.


Question: The only remaining piece of the motte and bailey castle can be seen near what modern Southampton street?

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House.

Answer: Castle Way

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. <hl> From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way . <hl> The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House.

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off <hl> Castle Way <hl>. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House.

From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off <hl> Castle Way <hl> .


Question: About what year was the Franciscan friary established in Southampton?

Answer: 1233

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. <hl> The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. <hl> The site is now occupied by Friary House.

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa <hl> 1233 <hl> and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House.


Question: What year did Southampton's Franciscan friary shut down?

Answer: 1538

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. <hl> The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538 , were swept away in the 1940s. <hl> The site is now occupied by Friary House.

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in <hl> 1538 <hl>, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by Friary House.

The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in <hl> 1538 <hl> , were swept away in the 1940s.


Question: In what decade were the leftovers of the Southampton friary destroyed?

Answer: 1940s

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. <hl> The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s . <hl> The site is now occupied by Friary House.

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the <hl> 1940s <hl>. The site is now occupied by Friary House.

The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the <hl> 1940s <hl> .


Question: What landmark now sits on the site of the Franciscan friary in Southampton?

Answer: Friary House

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. <hl> The site is now occupied by Friary House . <hl>

On the other hand, many of the medieval buildings once situated within the town walls are now in ruins or have disappeared altogether. From successive incarnations of the motte and bailey castle, only a section of the bailey wall remains today, lying just off Castle Way. The last remains of the Franciscan friary in Southampton, founded circa 1233 and dissolved in 1538, were swept away in the 1940s. The site is now occupied by <hl> Friary House <hl>.

The site is now occupied by <hl> Friary House <hl> .


Question: In what year was the friars' water supply system built in Southampton?

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

Answer: 1290

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. <hl> Constructed in 1290 , the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. <hl> The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in <hl> 1290 <hl>, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

Constructed in <hl> 1290 <hl> , the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls.


Question: Where was the water brought from by the friars' supply system?

Answer: Conduit Head

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. <hl> Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. <hl> The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from <hl> Conduit Head <hl> (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.


Question: What year did the friars start letting the rest of Southampton use the water from their system?

Answer: 1310

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. <hl> The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. <hl> Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in <hl> 1310 <hl> and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.


Question: When was ownership of the medieval water supply system given to the town of Southampton?

Answer: 1420

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. <hl> The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420 . <hl> Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in <hl> 1420 <hl>. Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road.

The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in <hl> 1420 <hl> .


Question: What's the name of the landmark on Commercial Road where remains of the friars' water system can be seen?

Answer: Conduit House

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. <hl> Further remains can be observed at Conduit House on Commercial Road. <hl>

Elsewhere, remnants of the medieval water supply system devised by the friars can still be seen today. Constructed in 1290, the system carried water from Conduit Head (remnants of which survive near Hill Lane, Shirley) some 1.7 kilometres to the site of the friary inside the town walls. The friars granted use of the water to the town in 1310 and passed on ownership of the water supply system itself in 1420. Further remains can be observed at <hl> Conduit House <hl> on Commercial Road.


Question: What war was taking place in the 1640s in England?

In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.

Answer: English Civil War

<hl> In 1642, during the English Civil War , a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. <hl> The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.

In 1642, during the <hl> English Civil War <hl>, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.

In 1642, during the <hl> English Civil War <hl> , a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton.


Question: What year did a Parliamentary garrison enter Southampton?

Answer: 1642

<hl> In 1642 , during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. <hl> The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.

In <hl> 1642 <hl>, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.

In <hl> 1642 <hl> , during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton.


Question: What is the furthest town the Royalists reached during their advance into Southampton in 1644?

Answer: Redbridge

In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. <hl> The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge , Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town. <hl>

In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as <hl> Redbridge <hl>, Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.

The Royalists advanced as far as <hl> Redbridge <hl> , Southampton, in March 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.


Question: In what month of 1644 did the Royalists fail to take Redbridge?

Answer: March

In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. <hl> The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in March 1644 <hl> but were prevented from taking the town.

In 1642, during the English Civil War, a Parliamentary garrison moved into Southampton. The Royalists advanced as far as Redbridge, Southampton, in <hl> March <hl> 1644 but were prevented from taking the town.


Question: What skilled trade was a central industry for Southampton in the Middle Ages?

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.

Answer: shipbuilding

<hl> During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. <hl> Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.

During the Middle Ages, <hl> shipbuilding <hl> became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.


Question: What's the name of the famed warship built in Southampton for Henry V?

Answer: HMS Grace Dieu

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. <hl> Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. <hl> Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship <hl> HMS Grace Dieu <hl> was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.


Question: What was the name of the man who overhauled block-making to mechanize the process?

Answer: Walter Taylor

Walter Taylor 's

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. <hl> Walter Taylor 's <hl> 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. <hl> Walter Taylor <hl>'s 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.


Question: Between 1904 and 2004, what shipbuilding company employed a large portion of Southampton?

Answer: Thornycroft

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. <hl> From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars. <hl>

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution. From 1904 to 2004, the <hl> Thornycroft <hl> shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.


Question: In what historical period did Walter Taylor's improvements on block-making play an important role?

Answer: Industrial Revolution

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. <hl> Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the Industrial Revolution . <hl> From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.

During the Middle Ages, shipbuilding became an important industry for the town. Henry V's famous warship HMS Grace Dieu was built in Southampton. Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the <hl> Industrial Revolution <hl>. From 1904 to 2004, the Thornycroft shipbuilding yard was a major employer in Southampton, building and repairing ships used in the two World Wars.

Walter Taylor's 18th century mechanisation of the block-making process was a significant step in the <hl> Industrial Revolution <hl> .


Question: What battle did King Henry leave for in 1415?

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Answer: Battle of Agincourt

<hl> Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. <hl> They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Prior to King Henry's departure for the <hl> Battle of Agincourt <hl> in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.


Question: What group did the men accused of high treason, including Henry Scrope and Sir Thomas Grey, lead?

Answer: Southampton Plot

<hl> Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the " Southampton Plot "—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. <hl> They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "<hl> Southampton Plot <hl>"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the " <hl> Southampton Plot <hl> "—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street.


Question: What is the public house where the men from Southampton Plot were tried called now?

Answer: Red Lion

<hl> Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. <hl> They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the <hl> Red Lion <hl> public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.


Question: What was the Earl of Cambridge's first name?

Answer: Richard

<hl> Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"— Richard , Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. <hl> They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—<hl> Richard <hl>, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate.

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"— <hl> Richard <hl> , Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street.


Question: Outside of what structure did the execution of the Southampton Plot leaders take place?

Answer: the Bargate

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. <hl> They were found guilty and summarily executed outside the Bargate . <hl>

Prior to King Henry's departure for the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, the ringleaders of the "Southampton Plot"—Richard, Earl of Cambridge, Henry Scrope, 3rd Baron Scrope of Masham, and Sir Thomas Grey of Heton—were accused of high treason and tried at what is now the Red Lion public house in the High Street. They were found guilty and summarily executed outside <hl> the Bargate <hl>.

They were found guilty and summarily executed outside <hl> the Bargate <hl> .


Question: What did the military use Southampton for during wars in the 18th century?

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Answer: embarkation

<hl> Southampton has been used for military embarkation , including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. <hl> Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton has been used for military <hl> embarkation <hl>, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton has been used for military <hl> embarkation <hl> , including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War.


Question: In addition to wars with the French and the Boer War, in which notable war in the 18th century did Southampton play a role?

Answer: the Crimean war

<hl> Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war , and the Boer War. <hl> Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, <hl> the Crimean war <hl>, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, <hl> the Crimean war <hl> , and the Boer War.


Question: What war won Southampton the title of No. 1 Military Embarkation port?

Answer: the Great War

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. <hl> Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. <hl> It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during <hl> the Great War <hl> and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.


Question: What group of people in addition to wounded soldiers from the Great War often were brought to Southampton for treatment?

Answer: POWs

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. <hl> Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs . <hl> It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and <hl> POWs <hl>. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944.

Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and <hl> POWs <hl> .


Question: In what year did Southampton lead preparations for the Invasion of Europe?

Answer: 1944

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. <hl> It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in 1944 . <hl>

Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th-century wars with the French, the Crimean war, and the Boer War. Southampton was designated No. 1 Military Embarkation port during the Great War and became a major centre for treating the returning wounded and POWs. It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in <hl> 1944 <hl>.

It was also central to the preparations for the Invasion of Europe in <hl> 1944 <hl> .


Question: When did Southampton turn into a spa town?

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.

Answer: 1740

Southampton became a spa town in 1740 .

<hl> Southampton became a spa town in 1740 . <hl> It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.

Southampton became a spa town in <hl> 1740 <hl>. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.

Southampton became a spa town in <hl> 1740 <hl> .


Question: Despite not having a good beach, what decade saw Southampton become popular for sea bathing?

Answer: 1760s

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. <hl> It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s , despite the lack of a good quality beach. <hl> Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the <hl> 1760s <hl>, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.

It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the <hl> 1760s <hl> , despite the lack of a good quality beach.


Question: Where in Southampton were special baths filled by seawater constructed?

Answer: West Quay

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. <hl> Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay , with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide. <hl>

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at <hl> West Quay <hl>, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.

Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at <hl> West Quay <hl> , with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide.


Question: What change in flow of the sea controlled the innovative baths at West Quay?

Answer: the tide

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. <hl> Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of the tide . <hl>

Southampton became a spa town in 1740. It had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach. Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of <hl> the tide <hl>.

Innovative buildings specifically for this purpose were built at West Quay, with baths that were filled and emptied by the flow of <hl> the tide <hl> .


Question: In what historical period did Southampton expand greatly?

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

Answer: Victorian era

<hl> The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era . <hl> The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The town experienced major expansion during the <hl> Victorian era <hl>. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The town experienced major expansion during the <hl> Victorian era <hl> .


Question: What year was the Southampton Docks company created?

Answer: 1835

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. <hl> The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835 . <hl> In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in <hl> 1835 <hl>. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The Southampton Docks company had been formed in <hl> 1835 <hl> .


Question: In what month of 1838 was stone laid for the foundation of the Southampton docks?

Answer: October

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. <hl> In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. <hl> The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In <hl> October <hl> 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.


Question: What year did the railroad to London from Southampton open fully?

Answer: 1840

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. <hl> The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840 . <hl> Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May <hl> 1840 <hl>. Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire.

The railway link to London was fully opened in May <hl> 1840 <hl> .


Question: What name did Southampton earn for its importance in creating a link to London?

Answer: The Gateway to the Empire

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. <hl> Southampton subsequently became known as The Gateway to the Empire . <hl>

The town experienced major expansion during the Victorian era. The Southampton Docks company had been formed in 1835. In October 1838 the foundation stone of the docks was laid and the first dock opened in 1842. The structural and economic development of docks continued for the next few decades. The railway link to London was fully opened in May 1840. Southampton subsequently became known as <hl> The Gateway to the Empire <hl>.

Southampton subsequently became known as <hl> The Gateway to the Empire <hl> .


Question: Who wrote "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star"?

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

Answer: John Choules

<hl> In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. <hl> The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" <hl> John Choules <hl> described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."


Question: What town did Choules say had the only Main Street more beautiful than Southampton's?

Answer: Oxford

<hl> In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford . <hl> The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be <hl> Oxford <hl>. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be <hl> Oxford <hl> .


Question: How long was Southampton's High Street as described by Choules?

Answer: one mile and a half

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. <hl> The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half , and is of very handsome width. <hl> The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for <hl> one mile and a half <hl>, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for <hl> one mile and a half <hl> , and is of very handsome width.


Question: What adjective did Choules use to describe the shops of Southampton's High Street?

Answer: elegant

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. <hl> The shops are very elegant , and the streets are kept exceedingly clean." <hl>

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very <hl> elegant <hl>, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."

The shops are very <hl> elegant <hl> , and the streets are kept exceedingly clean."


Question: Choules complimented the streets of Southampton for being kept in what condition?

Answer: clean

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. <hl> The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly clean ." <hl>

In his 1854 book "The Cruise of the Steam Yacht North Star" John Choules described Southampton thus: "I hardly know a town that can show a more beautiful Main Street than Southampton, except it be Oxford. The High Street opens from the quay, and under various names it winds in a gently sweeping line for one mile and a half, and is of very handsome width. The variety of style and color of material in the buildings affords an exhibition of outline, light and color, that I think is seldom equalled. The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly <hl> clean <hl>."

The shops are very elegant, and the streets are kept exceedingly <hl> clean <hl> ."


Question: What famous ship left Southampton's port carrying the Pilgrim Fathers?

The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand.

Answer: Mayflower

<hl> The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620. <hl> In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand.

The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard <hl> Mayflower <hl> in 1620. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand.


Question: What year did the Mayflower set sail from Southampton?

Answer: 1620

<hl> The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in 1620 . <hl> In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand.

The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in <hl> 1620 <hl>. In 1912, the RMS Titanic sailed from Southampton. Four in five of the crew on board the vessel were Sotonians, with about a third of those who perished in the tragedy hailing from the city. Southampton was subsequently the home port for the transatlantic passenger services operated by Cunard with their Blue Riband liner RMS Queen Mary and her running mate RMS Queen Elizabeth. In 1938, Southampton docks also became home to the flying boats of Imperial Airways. Southampton Container Terminals first opened in 1968 and has continued to expand.

The port was the point of departure for the Pilgrim Fathers aboard Mayflower in <hl> 1620 <hl> .