On Bradford’s Trail: Southampton

An aerial view of Southampton, the first departure port of the Pilgrims on their journey to America

A monument to the Pilgrims on the waterfront, with plaques to several specific Pilgrims, but not Bradford

Southampton has extensive surviving town walls which were extant during the Pilgrim’s visit. This is a gate and Westgate Hall from the 15th century

Ruins of a 12th century merchant’s house from the city

Another gate in the old town walls

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