Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire, UK. It is located on the south coast of England, lying only 19 miles from Portsmouth and 75 miles from London.
Lying of the confluence of the River Test and the River Itchen, initial settlers took into account function, defence and water supply when settling here. Southampton's function is a port and so they have made use of access to the waterways for transport.
Activity: Get students to think of what factors initial settlers took into account and why. The link below provides an interactive map which highlights how settlers have looked at all factors affecting settlement.
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