Ian Crump

Instead of a bestselling author sitting behind a stack of hardbacks, customers at Dillons in Hanover Buildings found themselves face-to-face with a live penguin waddling amongst the bookshelves. The unexpected guest was a Humboldt penguin named Oddbod, wh... See more

These vessels were not just passing visitors. They were part of the city itself, shaping daily life, family stories, and the look and sound of the waterfront for generations. Southampton's connection to the ocean liners ran deep. For many families, a sing... See more

The names of great passenger ships still echo through the streets, skylines, and memories of Southampton. These vessels were not just passing visitors. They were part of the city itself, shaping daily life, family stories, and the look and sound of the wa... See more

They capture people being recognised for accomplishments in all sorts of fields, from community organisations and education to sport, music and working life. Among the earlier pictures are young Girl Guides proudly displaying certificates for their Queen'... See more

These archive photographs are a wonderful reminder of the achievements, talents and everyday successes once celebrated across the local area. They capture people being recognised for accomplishments in all sorts of fields, from community organisations and... See more