“St.James’ Road Conservation Area: an Appraisal” Speaker: Kevin White from Southampton City Council – Historic Environment Planning and Sustainability Division Spitfire Production in Southampton during World War II – a Local Tribute Speakers: Michaela Lawler‑Levene, Don Smith
The FoSJP History Research Group had a stall at this year’s Southampton History Fair, held at Townhill Park House. See our History Past Events page for details.
Including presentations from Mike Smith, Managing Director of ParkLife, and Anna Vickers from the Media Workshop on our Art for the Park project.
FoSJP attended this year’s Foyes Corner Community Festival. The FoSJP History Research Group showcased Local History, and we also served refreshments, with all proceeds going towards setting up our new community café, the ParkLife Café. We’d like to thank the Co‑operative Group who very kindly donated £300 worth of vouchers towards our refreshments for this event.
Not an organised event, but the day that the fencing came down for the “soft” re‑opening of St.James’ Park after the restoration and improvement works from July 2010 to July 2011.
An event in the Park to celebrate its re‑opening after the restoration and improvement works.
An afternoon of fun activities, culminating in the Mayor of Southampton officially declaring St.James’ Park to be re‑opened after a ribbon cutting ceremony.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”3061″ img_size=”” alignment=”center”][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Part of Southampton’s Over 50’s Festival Pictured here are some of the guests who attended FoSJP’s guided tour of St.James’ Park, as part of the Over 50’s Festival. The tour focused on the social and military history of the park, local people’s park memories, and the recent restoration and improvement works that were […]
St.James’ Park was swinging in the afternoon sunshine as an estimated 200‑strong crowd enjoyed listening to the Salisbury Big Band play classic tunes from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Henry Mancini, George Benson, and others.
An evening event with light buffet and refreshments, at the ParkLife Café in St.James’ Park.
An autumn‑themed fun event for all the family in St.James’ Park.
