You’ve probably heard of it, but do you reallyknow it? Today, as you plan your next teen language study trip to England, LEC is taking you on a tour of Southampton!
Where is Southampton located?
Southampton is a port in Great Britain located in Hampshire, a county you may have the privilege of discovering during an upcoming teen language study trip to England. Built at the head of Southampton Water, it is home to an estimated population of 253,651, which is a few thousand more than Bordeaux, on this side of the English Channel.
From the decline of the 16th century… to the revival in the 19th
A bustling port during the Middle Ages, Southampton fell into decline in the early 16th century. But by the early 19th century, it had become one of the major ports of modern England —a reputation the city has retained ever since.
What to see in Southampton?
Today a commercial and passenger port, Southampton is now home to—as you may have the chance to see for yourself during a teen language study trip to England:
- medieval ruins
- a university
- museums
An interesting fact: Southampton also holds city status, just like Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Oxford, and Manchester. It’s a privilege that many envy! Furthermore, its name is associated with a famous ocean liner: the Titanic. It was indeed from this port that the ship set sail on its maiden voyage in 1912.
The long-standing team of Southampton Football Club
Finally, soccer fans would surely criticize us for talking about Southampton without mentioning its soccer team. Southampton Football Club, whose players are nicknamed “The Saints,” was founded in 1885 and currently plays in the Premier League. The team plays its home games at St. Mary’s Stadium.