Exhibitions
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Exhibitions

Southampton Archives has two permanent exhibition spaces in the South Block of the Civic Centre building. We have six showcases on the first floor, just outside the Council Chambers and two showcases in the main foyer.

Exhibition programme

Jun - Sep 2007

'A Better Life'? >
The story of some of Southampton's children who emigrated to Canada

Mar 2008 - Mar 2009

'My Ancestor was...'
An exhibition exploring sources at Southampton Archives which can help you find out more about your ancestor. Six different occupations are showcased: a seaman, a property owner, a shopkeeper, a WW1 soldier, a mayor and a criminal

Aug - Sep 2008

'Secret Histories'
To celebrate the National Year of Reading a display of six personal diaries held in the Archives dating from the 17th to the 20th centuries


The Civic Centre reception in the South Block is open to the public:

Monday - Thursday

8.30am - 5pm

Fridays

8.30am - 4.30pm


Last updated: 5 August 2008

Southampton City Council, Civic Centre, Southampton, SO14 7LY - email gateway@southampton.gov.uk - tel 023 8022 3855 - minicom 023 8083 2798