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Outside of the West gate next to the Tudor Merchants Hall, archaeologists found the remains of a number of vessels and you can climb over reconstructions of these boats in their original location to get a feel for how medieval Southampton looked from the trading boats.
 The God's House Tower Museum of Archaeology has displays of Medieval pots imported from France, beautiful Medieval glass and many other items on display which show how important and prosperous Southampton was in Medieval times.
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Did you know:
The God's House Tower Archaeology Museum has a rare Egyptian statue on display!
Southampton’s full collection of artefacts is stored in a warehouse in the docks and contains a tram! Unfortunately it is not open to the general public. |
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Until relatively recently if you walked through the Westgate you would have seen the sea!
In medieval times there would have been wharfs, boats, sailors, fishermen, traders, seagulls, barrels and lots of noise and bustle! Click on the image of Westgate below to go back in time.
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Agincourt
Southampton is also famous as the port King Henry V left from with his troops to fight the Battle of Agincourt.
But what was so special about Agincourt? Why is it remembered?
Which play did Shakespeare mention it in?
Find out in our online investigation!
 Use the online database to explore artefacts found in and around Southampton as well as items donated from personal collections.
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