Romsey

Romsey is a small market town, in the county of Hampshire in the UK. It is situated 4 miles (6 km) north-west of the city of Southampton and 11 miles (18 km) south-west of Winchester. It occupies an area of approximately 4.93 square kilometres, and is home to a population of just over 13,000 people. It is located on the banks of the River Test; a river famous for trout fishing. Romsey is one of the principal towns in the Test Valley Borough.

Miscellaneous

King John's House, a hunting lodge used by King John of England whilst hunting in the New Forest.

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The body of King William II "Rufus" was carried through Bell Street in Romsey on its way to Winchester, after he has been killed whilst hunting in the New Forest.

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The town's memorial park contains a Japanese World War II artillery gun, one of a pair captured by the British and brought back to Romsey by Lord Mountbatten of Burma. One was donated to the town by Lord Mountbatten and the other was retained in the grounds of his country estate, Broadlands.

Related Topics:
World War II - Broadlands

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The town contains a swimming pool, the Romsey Rapids.

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