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Southampton: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Southampton in the United Kingdom.

• Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England.
• It is situated 100 km (62 mi) south-west of London and 30 km (19 mi) north-west of Portsmouth.
• Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest.
• It lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen.
• Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic,the Spitfire and more recently a number of the largest cruise ships in the world.
• Its walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.
• Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th century wars with the French.
• It became a spa town in 1740.
• Southampton had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach.
• It experienced major expansion during the Victorian era.
• Southampton's police service is provided by Hampshire Constabulary and its fire service by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.