The Arcades, Southampton

While we were in Southampton, a couple of weeks ago, Tim and I took a walk to the docks area. This is part of the old walls walk, in Western Esplanade.

 

Here is some info:

in october 1338, 50 ships brought french and

genoese raiders to storm the town. they attacked

and killed residents, looted possessions and set fire

to buildings. king edward iii was furious about the

raid and the loss of his wine and commanded a wall

to be built against future attacks. merchants like

John Wytegod were forced to block up the entrances

to their quayside warehouses to build the defensive

arcades we see today

Done