Pubs
The Titanic, Southampton
The Titanic Pub occupies a handsome Victorian building dating from the 1880s, when it was originally known as The Endeavour.
Standing just yards from the docks where RMS Titanic departed on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912, the building has a close connection to Southampton's maritime heritage.
In April 2012, to mark the centenary of the Titanic's voyage, the pub was renamed The Titanic, creating a lasting tribute to the ship and the city whose history is forever linked with her story.
The Duke of Wellington, Southampton
Nestled within Southampton’s historic Old Town, The Duke of Wellington is one of the city’s oldest and most characterful public houses.
Dating back several centuries, the timber-framed building reflects Southampton’s rich maritime heritage and has welcomed generations of sailors, merchants and local residents. Named after the celebrated military leader Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, the pub stands as a reminder of both the city’s historic importance as a port and the enduring role of traditional inns as centres of community life.
Today, it remains a much-loved landmark, combining historic charm with a strong connection to Southampton’s past.
The Cowherds, Southampton
Standing on the edge of Southampton Common, The Cowherds takes its name from the historic grazing land that once covered much of the area, where local cowherds tended livestock on the open heath.
For generations, the pub has served as a welcoming gathering place for residents, walkers and visitors enjoying one of Southampton’s most treasured green spaces.
The Star Inn, Bentley
The Star Inn embodies the charm of the traditional village public house, modest in scale yet rich in local history and character.
Inns bearing the name “The Star” can be found across Britain, often dating back to coaching routes and early roadside hospitality.
In villages such as Bentley, these pubs became social anchors for surrounding communities, places where farm workers, travellers and neighbours gathered to share stories, celebrations and local news long before modern entertainment connected people from afar.
King's Arms, Fernhurst
For centuries, village pubs such as the Kings Arms have stood at the centre of rural English life, serving not simply as places to eat and drink, but as gathering spaces woven into the fabric of the community.
Situated in the Sussex village of Fernhurst, the Kings Arms reflects the long tradition of coaching inns and roadside taverns that once welcomed travellers moving between market towns and the south coast. Before the age of motorways and mobile phones, pubs like this offered warmth, rest and news from beyond the village boundaries.
The Rising Sun, Warsash
Pubs named “The Rising Sun” have a long history in Britain, their name often symbolising renewal, optimism and the promise of a new day.
Many originally stood along coaching roads or busy town routes, offering refreshment and shelter to travellers setting out early in the morning. Over time, these establishments evolved into neighbourhood landmarks, deeply tied to the daily rhythms of local life.
The Rising Sun shown here reflects that continuing tradition, blending historic pub culture with the more modern architecture of the early 20th century.
Tide End, Teddington
Nestled close to the River Thames in Teddington, Tide End Cottage reflects the long connection between English pubs and riverside communities.
The name itself evokes the meeting point between river and tide, a reminder that Teddington marks the upper limit of the tidal Thames.
Inns in such locations historically served boatmen, traders and travellers moving along the river, becoming important stopping points where news, goods and stories flowed as steadily as the water itself.