Shirley, Southampton

Shirley is a district of Southampton located to the west of the River Itchen, which is the city's slightly more affluent side. Shirley is a mix of the large suburban houses that can be found in "Upper Shirley" and council houses, situated in the more southerly parts of the district. Shirley is separated from the University by Southampton Common, a large green park-like area which sees many dog-walkers and joggers.

Related Topics:
Southampton - River Itchen - Council house - University

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It is part of the Southampton Test constituency, with Alan Whitehead as Member of Parliament.

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Southampton Test - Alan Whitehead - Member of Parliament

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Shirley is also (the current) home to a 450 year-old grammar/secondary school, King Edward VI School, Southampton, which is now also an A-level college. The school was originally housed, between 1554 and 1696 at Winkle Street near to where the Red Funnel ferry docks are today. The school occupied two more sites before the current Kellett Road/Hill Lane site - nearby the Common in Upper Shirley - was purpose-built in 1938. The last decade has seen both substantial investment in new facilities (doubtless helped by contributions from Edward Abraham, an Old Edwardian, or his estate), as well as the move to being a mixed school for the first time in its long history.

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King Edward VI School, Southampton - Edward Abraham

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