Timeline of Southampton

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The following is a timeline of the history of the city of Southampton , Hampshire, England.

Contents

Early history

Norman to Tudor periods

Stuart period

Georgian and Regency periods

Victorian period

20th century

1900 to 1949

1950 to 1999

21st century

2000 to 2019

2020 to 2039

A panoramic view of Southampton Water from Mayflower Park. Taken in February 2023. Mayflower Park panorama.jpg
A panoramic view of Southampton Water from Mayflower Park. Taken in February 2023.

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