 The Bargate from the south.
 The Bargate from the north. The Bargate is a building in the city centre of Southampton, England. Constructed in Roman times as part of the fortified walled city, the Bargate was the main point of entry and exit to and from the north. Since Southampton is on the south coast, this made the Bargate the main gateway to the city. Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 663 KB)The Bargate, in Southampton, UK. Photo taken by me 2005-06-07. ...
Download high resolution version (1600x1200, 663 KB)The Bargate, in Southampton, UK. Photo taken by me 2005-06-07. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1142x857, 779 KB)Bargate, Southampton looking south File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1142x857, 779 KB)Bargate, Southampton looking south File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ...
Southampton is a city, unitary authority and major port situated on the south coast of England. ...
Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification - by Athelstan AD 927 Area - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK) 50,346 sq mi Population - 2006 est. ...
Rugged coastline of the West Coast of New Zealand The coast is defined as the part of the land adjoining or near the ocean. ...
History The room above the gate itself has known several uses. It was originally used as the city's guildhall, until the 1770s.[1]
In 1765, a passage was cut through the eastern side of the arch for pedestrians. A further passage through the western side was added later.[2]
Following the establishment of Southampton's police force in February 1836, the upper room was used as a prison.[3] Year 1836 (MDCCCXXXVI) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian Calendar (or a leap year starting on Wednesday of the 12-day slower Julian calendar). ...
The Bargate Shopping Centre was built next to the structure itself in 1989.[2]
After being closed to the public for several years, the upper room was opened on October 22 2002 as an art gallery.[1] (Redirected from 22nd October) October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining. ...
For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ...
References - ^ a b Bargate Gallery - a brief history (Accessed 22nd February 2007)
- ^ a b Lambert, Tim: A brief history of Southampton (Accessed 22nd February 2007)
- ^ Hampshire Constabulary History Society: The Southampton Police Force 1836 - 1956 (Accessed 22nd February 2007)
External links - Bargate Gallery
- Bargate Shopping Centre
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