Southampton Treasure Hunt List
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List Points Found More about this Buildings: City Centre John Hansard Gallery 2 One of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries and part of University of Southampton. Mayflower Theatre 2 The largest theatre on the South Coast. O2 Guildhall 2 An iconic, multi-purpose venue in the heart of the city. Tudor House and Garden 2 Tudor House reveals over 800 years of history in one fascinating location at the heart of the Old Town. Holyrood Church 2 Built in 1320 and destroyed during the blitz. Dedicated as a memorial to the merchant navy St Michael's Church 2 Oldest building still in use in the City of Southampton (1070). SeaCity Museum 2 Maritime museum with a dedicated Titanic Exhibition God’s House Tower 2 A 13th Century Gatehouse which hosts a permanent gallery and two galleries of contemporary art. Art House Cafe 2 A small venue which aims to promote all the arts and enhance local & global community. The Stage Door 2 Fringe theatre, live music venue and bar. The Joiners 2 A small music venue iconic of Southampton Tower House 2 A 600 year-old building with creative studio spaces. City Art Gallery 2 An art gallery with a varied programme of contemporary art and historic exhibitions. City Eye 2 City Eye exists to inspire and promote film and digital culture in the region. Buildings: Highfield Nationally renowned concert hall and live music producing organisation within the University of Turner Sims 2 Southampton Nuffield Theatre 1 Theatre on campus built in 1963 and designed by Sir Basil Spence, currently closed for refurbishment The Annex 2 A lecture theatre by day, used as the main performance space for student theatrical societies Monuments and Landmarks: City Centre Titanic Engineers’ Memorial 2 A memorial to the 35 engineers who died aboard the Titanic (1912) which left from Southampton Designed by R.M Lucas, it commemorates the sailing of the "Mayflower" and "Speedwell" from Southampton Mayflower Pilgrims Memorial 3 Quay in 1620. The Mayflower 400 programme is currently commemorating its 400th anniversary The Bargate 2 The Bargate was originally built as the main gateway to the medieval city. Civic Centre Clock Tower 2 Designed by architect Ernest Berry Webber Child of the Family Sculpture 3 By American artist Danny Lane Cenotaph 1 A first world war memorial designed by Edwin Lutyens WaterGate Tower 3 Built in the late 14th Century Lord Palmerston Monument 1 A former Prime Minister who served as MP for South Hampshire Edward A. Chalk Plaque 3 Chalk was instrumental in the fight to stop the council turning green spaces into car parks. Co-Op Womans’ Guild Centenary Plaque 3 The guild was formed in 1883 by Alice Acland John Le Fleming Statue 2 Mayor of Southampton in 1319 William Chamberlayne Monument 2 Served as MP for Southampton from 1818 to his death in 1829. Charles P. Melly Fountain 2 Designed by Josiah George Poole, this was gifted by Melly to provide a wholesome alternative to beer drinking General Gordon Memorial 2 A famous victorian soldier who spent most of his life in Southampton Enclosure, Watts Park 3 Sculpted by Paul de Monchaux A powerful drum tower built in the 1300s reconstructed during the Victorian period. Named from John Polymond Tower 3 Polymond, 14th century mayor of Southampton The Undercroft 3 Constructed in the early 14th century, it is a stone building, probably as part of a merchant's house. Created in 1978 by Henry and Joyce Collins. It depicts the city’s history, from Roman beginnings Hamtun Street Mural 3 to the 20th century The central panel made by Joanna Dewfall is a snapshot of Southampton in the 21st century. The Southampton 2013 mosaic 4 border symbolises key features from the city's past and present, and was produced by local people. Metal Seagulls 4 No story here - just some nice art on a building! Defender of the East Gate 2 Part of the town's extensive walls, built around 1217 Orchard House Mural 3 By illustrator Esther Coombes Plaque for Basque Refugee Children 3 A plaque to the Basque Refugee Children taken in by Southampton as a result of Spanish Civil War Halation 3 The illumination of the High Arcades at the end of Western Esplanade by Simon Watkinson Millvina Dean Garden 2 The last survivor of the Titanic Busking 2 Go Southampton and SoCo Music have created a programme of busking as part of the city recovery plan Colourful Walkways 3 A 2019 project launched by John Hansard Gallery, pupils from local schools he;ped design local artwork Monuments and Landmarks: Highfield Two Forms in Echelon 2 Two sculptures by Dame Barbara Hepworth, that look out at each other across a stream. These standing Two Figures 2 forms are characteristic of the artist’s interest in the human form and its relationship to landscape. Nth 3 Artist Matt Rhoda Steel Forms 1 Artist Justin Knowles Sundial 2 By Prof Peter Morice Three Wilderness Stones 3 Artist Nick Pope Dating from 1862, these 4 stone figures carved in the image of Atlas have been a part of the University's The Atlantes Figures 3 history from the very beginning. A reclining figure by F E McWilliam, inspired by a trip to the ancient volcanic Puy de Dôme Puy de Dome Figure 3 area of Massif Central, France Zebraversity 2 A sculpture of a sponsored Marwell Zoo Zebra, bought by 'SotonBioBlitz' in 2016. Bob Marley Plaque 5 A plaque commemorating a gig played in 1973 (NOTE: This is in Swaythling not on campus!) Other things to spot: (1 point each, max 5 per item) A building from the 14th Century or older Southampton was bombed heavily during the Blitz, many old buildings were damaged or destroyed during (ones not already on this list) 1 this time. Most of you freshers may be too young to remember but in the old days before mobile phones, phone boxes Telephone Kiosk/Phone box 1 were a common sight. Southampton’s crest depicts its ancient history and signifies its strong connections with its community. It Southampton Coat of Arms 1 became official in 1575 but dates back to the 13th century Southampton’s crest depicts its ancient history and signifies its strong connections with its community. It Southampton Coat of Arms 1 became official in 1575 but dates back to the 13th century A common logo you'll come across from your time here. The current logo came into use in 2008 replacing University of Southampton Logo 1 the old logo which featured a distinctive dolphin, commonly referred to looking like 'Fish on Toast'. The novelist Jane Austen had close associations with Southampton and there are 8 plaques commemorating Jane Austen Plaque 1 her each at a location associated with her. Tudor Style Building (ones not already on the list) 1 Mosaics Mosaics can be found all around Southampton depicting a whole range of themes from a series of Mr Men (ones not already on the list) 1 (Will Rosie) to a community mosaic trail. Pineapples 1 Caribbean symbols of welcome, connecting Southampton with history of trade TOTAL POINTS 0.