Southampton Common is the largest of Southampton’s open spaces with the first written record dating back to 1228 although it is possible that the area’s status as a common dates back to the town of Hamwic around 500AD.
The 365 acres of ‘The Common’ features woodland, rough grassland, ponds, wetlands, lakes and parkland.
One goal was to see the Hawthorn Urban Wildlife Center. Naturally, it is closed on Saturdays to keep the kiddies out. Cafe reported to be open
Two Pirates swagger into the Cowherd and demand “half pint ‘o’ Doom, barkeep! We’ll share.”
Notice the Doom in the pic. We first encountered doom bar when we walked Cornwall. The doom bar was where ships were marooned after being advised to come into the harbor that way. The locals then scavenge the ship
Tomorrow off to the ship.
Boog's Blog 
Wall art with tortoise incentivized by carrot on stick is a definite standout.
We certainly had Tom in mind as we did with the Homophobia student signed wall.
Hi, thanks for the rest of the travelogue. Love all the history and surroundings – – you have opened my eyes to Southampton! Sorry the wildlife place was closed, but what could be more than tea and crumpets. Liked the street art – – I’m sure Tom appreciated it as well.
Dee
Looks like you have now mastered the comments section: well done. Wall art both tortoise and homophobia had Tom in mind. No comment from him. Sorry we missed the call yesterday. Crumpets were excellent.