Southampton 1993 Ocean Village, Bargate Shopping Centre, Town Quay, University, Mayflower Video Tour

[@Quagmi]

Southampton 1994, featuring the WestQuay site, Tyrell & Green, University, The Marlands, and Titanic Memorial with subtitles: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXm6paWBg7t3odE

[@mikeknight3250]

This video is fantastic, an absolute time capsule of footage. I’m 40 now and lived In Southampton all my life, great to see it how it used to be, brought back lots of memories. Great video

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for commenting, I also grew up in Southampton and am in my 40s. It brings back a lot of memories of Southampton and of my grandparents too

[@mikeknight3250]

It’s brilliant thanks very much for sharing. You don’t realise how much things change until you can revisit it.

[@elizabethgregg-smith5208]

I absolutely love this - a trip down memory lane. My late father's boat is briefly captured on her side to mooring in Ocean Village. That boat was named after me and I was thrilled and moved to spot her. This video has brought back so many happy memories of years gone by. Thank you so much for posting this on here!

[@Quagmi]

Thank you for commenting! I love that this video brings back good memories for you :)

[@tribeoflight-ireland868]

I was born in Southampton and spent the first 49 years of my life there, leaving in 2015. Thank you for sharing this video, i havent been back to England since leaving but it had changed a lot by 2015.

[@Quagmi]

Thank you for commenting. I moved away in 2012 and visit the city centre roughly once every two years. It's interesting seeing how much changes in that time - but disappointing to see how much the "new" Bargate development/building site hasn't changed in years!

[@tribeoflight-ireland868]

@Quagmi I don't know what has happened there, but I am planning to pop over sometime this year. I lived in Woolston which was being heavily developed at the time, I moved before the huge apartments were built

[@Quagmi]

I've seen online that there's a nice waterside bar in Woolston now, overlooking Ocean Village - which has also changed a lot in recent years!

[@AL-jo2vp]

I was too young to remember 1993 but I remember a couple of years later hearing Oxygen IV in the shopping centre just as in this video. Spent a lot of time in Ocean Village, in that gem shop, the little arcade room, and the big arcade up top. Simpler, less stressful times I wish I could revisit, if only to hang out with my dad who took us, who died a few years ago. Over a decade later off to Bevois Valley and the Dungeon to begin many a cheap Weds night. Videos like this show how time moves so quickly, very emotion inducing. Thanks for uploading it

[@Quagmi]

I love that these video bring back so many memories for people! I used to go to Ocean Village a lot when I was a teenager, and into my twenties. Loved Way Out West and the antique arcade too. Also went to the Dungeon a few times (has that closed now?) I moved away from the city a few years ago, but still have family there. I always spot something new when I go back

[@AL-jo2vp]

@@Quagmi soton was the 5th most developing city in the UK before covid so does seem to be changing piece by piece in the town centre at least. And sadly Dungeon shut June 2016 (the owner passed a couple years ago too), although they have reunion nights at Hobbit or Shooting Star occasionally

[@Quagmi]

Wow, sounds about right - there was a lot of development going on last time I was there. The Dungeon was popular with a lot of my friends back home, shame it had to close, and sorry to hear about the owner... I used to go to The Hobbit and Shooting Star a lot. The open mic nights were always good at The Hobbit

[@AL-jo2vp]

@@Quagmi if you get chance, def go to both again, now owned by the same guy who expanded Star and Hobbit had a £700k refurb, i like to drop in now and again

[@Quagmi]

Wow, thanks! I will definitely make an effort to get down there soon :)

[@kittikoko]

Great footage of the Bargate Centre from 11:25! That was my favourite place as a teenager. I was really sad to see it go.

[@Quagmi]

Thank you! I loved it there too. I always went into GAME, and the skater shops. Sometimes SEGA PARK, and later Jongleurs and Bar Risa. Hopefully they will build something good on the site soon.

[@AL-jo2vp]

@@Quagmi Bargate Quarter work just started again, due to finish end of 2024.

[@Quagmi]

Oh that's good to hear! Thanks 😊 can't wait to see that area of Southampton looking nice again!

[@develynseether4426]

​@Quagmi went to SEGA Park and GAME as a kid then worked in Just Add Water upstairs, was so happy when Shakeaway opened opposite. Good memories

[@Quagmi]

Aw yeah, Shakeaway was great 😊

[@SotonSam]

Wow amazing! It's crazy to see the old McDonald's on the corner by Bargate again. Apparently they closed shop because there was a rent increase they didn't wanna pay. They also were known for giving food to the homeless in the evening

[@Quagmi]

I used to go in there most times when I went into town. It was always busy, so I was surprised when they closed it! Sounds like the council shot themselves and the homeless in the foot by increasing the rent

[@lighterstyle]

Great video, I lived in Southampton 79-86 and loved it, always remember Jennings toy shop trips with my Nan, then visiting Ocean Village joke shop.

[@Quagmi]

Thank you! I love that these videos bring back good memories for so many people!

[@Phil-RS]

Wow fascinating bit of film. Before going on the beer, we used to kickstart our weekend evenings at Ocean Village in the arcade which was half way down on the left, with Laser Quest above it. I remember the T-shirt shop at the front corner outside, bit colourful shop with Iron Maiden images all over the place. Even went to that cinema to watch The Fugitive. Had a mate who lived in the apartments near by, really great times, i was trying to see if i could ID anyone's car i knew, Ahh well, i'd turn back the clock in a heartbeat.

[@Quagmi]

They were great times. Town is so different now

[@camerachica73]

I remember in the 80s when Ocean Village first opened, it was so cool with great modern shops. It was so quiet though, they quickly closed down and then place seemed like a ghost town. I also remember Bud's bar near the Mayflower theatre - that was pretty cool too in the mid-80s.

[@Quagmi]

I used to love Ocean Village too. Went there most weekends as a teenager, and into my early 20s. The place doesn't have the same atmosphere anymore

[@Quagmi]

Yeah I loved that place, and was sad to see it close

[@cockyindifferenthendricks8822]

Its sad the way Southampton looks now and what they've done to it .

[@Quagmi]

I agree. I wish they would get on and finish the Bargate Quarter. Didn't look great around there last time I was in town

[@daviddillingham7388]

I don't know what inspired the video but glad you did it..... thankyou

[@Quagmi]

Thank you for commenting, I'm glad you liked the video. It's my late Grandparents footage that I found in a box full of camcorder tapes. I'm guessing they filmed it to show my Grandad's brother how much the city had changed, since he emigrated to Canada from Southampton years before

[@fasteddiers8418]

Brilliant video thank you, unbelievable the changes 😢

[@Quagmi]

Thank you! So much has changed since the 90s

[@briangreen3281]

Happy memories! Canutes Pavilion and Bargate Centre now no more and within such a short time of being built. Pirelli and Vospers both created many employment opportunities and sadly missed. The City looked far cleaner with no unsightly graffiti everywhere. Thanks for sharing.

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for your comment. Yes those were different times. I lived in Botley, but would often come into town on the bus to hang out in Ocean Village with my mates. We used to go to the cinema and old fashioned arcade, then later it was Way Out West and some of the bars and restaurants. I liked the surf clothes shops in The Bargate Centre, and Sega Park. I also couldn't resist going into GAME to see what deals they had, and what new SNES games were out.

[@briangreen3281]

Ocean village was good in the evenings too. I remember seeing live bands such as Rufus Stone playing their classic soul music in the atrium.

[@Quagmi]

That sounds great. I've seen them adverised, but never managed to see them play. My friend's Dad was one of the people who owned/ran Schooners bar, and we used to go there after our carpentry course at Soton College.

[@briangreen3281]

I studied at Southampton Tech College in St Mary's Street between 1982-1984. Henry's Records, Weasels Records, Underground Records, The Shirt King Shop, Kingsland Market, The Oddfellows Arms, Masons Arms are all places I fondly remember. Sometimes after college would cross Itchen Bridge to Floaters club which was the old floating bridge or go to the Solent Suite beneath Southampton Guildhall for a rock disco. DJ Hammy was a legend back in those days for an eclectic range of music. Happy Days!

[@Quagmi]

@@briangreen3281 is that the same DJ Hammy that used to be at The Frog and Frigate? I danced on the tables there a few times!

[@MichaelRickards]

so much quieter amazing how much Southampton has changed in this time even since i was born in 1992

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for commenting. It has changed quite a bit. I was a teenager in the 90s (this is my grandparent's footage), and I spent most weekends in the city centre back then, so I've noticed a lot of changes

[@BruceDanton-xw6eg]

Most interesting too thank you there as i have not seen it before too.

[@DavidBennell]

Oh this is great to see, I lived in Romsey in 1993 near Southhampton when I was 12/13 and we used to get lifts or get the train into Southampton to go shopping, and get WH40k stuff I always loved going to see the docks when I was there. It is weird to see how old this looks

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for commenting 🙂 I grew up in Southampton but have moved away now. I had a friend who lived in Romsey, and liked going to the Romsey Rapids

[@seanburke342]

I love this video takes me back to my youth well early twenties- happy times 🙂

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for commenting, I was in my late teens at the time. I loved going into town back then too :)

[@angiewilliams5565]

Wow what a fantastic video took me right back to that year.... such happy memories... only 1 of my 5 grandchildren was born then & back in 1993 when was only 2 years old !!! brilliant

[@Quagmi]

Thank you for commenting 😊 I love that this video brings back so many memories!

[@That_Random_Bloke]

I was a student in Southampton in the mid 1990’s. All I remember is that cocktail bar JFK’s in Ocean Village!! 🤣 Thanks for posting this video. Nice memories of a far happier time.

[@Quagmi]

Haha! Sounds like you had a good time as a student 😄 thanks for commenting!

[@v.i.pwallsinteriorspeciali6326]

Amazing video thanks for posting

[@Quagmi]

Thank you! 😊

[@GeVeBeGaming]

Worked as a projectionist at the cinema in Ocean Village in the early 90's (when it was Cannon) such a great walk down memory lane, thank you so much, do you have any more footage of Southampton?

[@Quagmi]

Wow, that sounds like an interesting job! Must have seen quite a few movies. Thanks for commenting. Yes, I have another tour of Southampton that my grandparents filmed in 1994: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXm6paWBg7t3odE

[@Luke-tj8zi]

Amazing, comforting footage. Born in 89 and hearing the music and pitter patter of feet in ocean village is amazing. Are you still in Southampton? I’ve read it’s your grandparents footage so appreciate you may have moved on. Either way, thank you to them!

[@Quagmi]

I grew up in Southampton in the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s but have moved away now. I still visit the city centre occasionally though, as my parents are still living there. Yes, my Gran and Grandad lived in West End but are sadly no longer with us. Watching these films makes it feel like they are still here. Thanks for commenting :)

[@786karim]

The Bargate used to be incredible, It's unfortunate that it closed..

[@Quagmi]

I agree - I used to go there most weeks. There was a lot in there in its heyday

[@benhooper1956]

Wow, It is amazing to see this, keep looking out for my grandfather's Audi quattro in all that, thanks for sharing

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for commenting. Would be amazing if you saw it!

[@benhooper1956]

@@Quagmi 8:20 looks very close, not far from our manufacturing business, so makes sense

[@Quagmi]

Cool, I used to live just by the bowling green

[@bojackjackson6959]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 great video, amazing pre internet vlog

[@Quagmi]

Thank you!

[@briansutherland5414]

Thanks again watch you other video I was in high street yeastday how sad and dirty it looks now but still love this city ta 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😁😆😁

[@paulmartin7635]

Town Quay shopping mall, I'd forgotten about that one.

[@Quagmi]

Yeah it's a bit out of the way - I'm not sure there's much there anymore

[@paulmartin7635]

@@Quagmi It's all offices now. Even the cafe has gone, (although the Red Funnel terminal now has a small cafe bit in it).

[@Quagmi]

Oh no, that's a shame. I guess they didn't have enough footfall to make it viable. I used to go to Los Marinos and a couple of the bars on the pier years ago.

[@DubManor]

Grand harbour hotel under construction, some amazing memories in this vid. 30 years ago.

[@Quagmi]

Thank you, and well spotted! The city has changed so much since then. I'm actually going there tomorrow for the first time in about 4 years. It'll be interesting to see what's being built where the Bargate Shopping Centre was

[@DubManor]

@@Quagmi I heard construction has been suspended on the bargate mall grounds, but 4 years is a long time you will see so much difference in the city centre.

[@Quagmi]

Oh no, I hope they haven't run out of money again

[@11lsh10]

Don't know if you can help, but was there a glass lift in the Bargate centre early days (likely to have been changed at some point), as in almost all of it was glass; the whole lift car except the floor, both internal and external doors, as well as the walls outside the lift so you could see it coming. It looked really posh.

[@Quagmi]

Hi, I can't be sure either way, as I do have a vague recollection of a glass lift in a shopping centre but not sure exactly where... I just Googled photos of The Bargate, and it didn't appear in any, but as you say, it could have been removed.

[@mcshreddies]

Wow so many things in this video are just completely gone

[@Quagmi]

The city has changed a lot in 30 years

[@alanwright4120]

This is when life was good not like the virus age

[@alanwright4120]

@Reptilian Shapeshifter of course hard to imagine and yes the age of the virus our governments

[@greatest7391]

Great place to live, chilled & historic

[@Quagmi]

Thank you, Southampton is my home town, but I haven't visited in a while and I miss it!

[@MarkFromEastleigh]

Wow !! Memory lane. At the start of the tour is Swaythling railway arch. When we were kids we used to innocently stand under the beam which high vehicles would activate telling them to divert left along Wessex Lane. When a small van went past we used to throw a can of coke up and break the beam. The warning lights would then flash, the van would brake, then turn left avoiding the bridge 🤣

[@Quagmi]

Haha! That's brilliant 🤣😂 thanks for commenting!

[@whitefang6360]

I love my city but I miss it coz of coronavirus

[@eamonnevans8005]

I first moved to Southampton in 1996. I couldn't wait to get out in 2004.

[@Quagmi]

Sorry to read this, sounds like you had a hard time. What area did you live in?

[@Borantatli]

Thomas Lewis Way has so much more tree coverage now - I almost didn't recognise it at first.

[@Quagmi]

I noticed that too! Thanks for commenting

[@Borantatli]

@@Quagmi They've also changed the traffic light settings since. Instead of the right turn onto Thomas Lewis Way being staggered, now the whole road is released at once. I wonder why.

[@Quagmi]

@@Borantatli that's funny... I guess they thought it would help the majority of the traffic flow better

[@RagaWolf88]

Name that song 5:11 Wow, old mall shopping music tracks

[@Quagmi]

Haha, Don't you just love it? 😄 That'll be this tune I believe 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3PLg6qmbrGJr8U

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

I qas born in Southampton born 1990 left in 1992 never been back its weird its my home town but means nothing to me if that makes sence i always plan to take a day trip down but never do

[@TheRatlord74]

I commented on another video that I may have been in it a moment ago. I worked on the netley castle at this time so am most like in this one too.

[@Quagmi]

Wow, I've no idea how I've not heard of Netley Castle before! I've been to Netley Abbey, and Queen Victoria Country Park a few times, but not noticed the castle. I always watch the scenery go past on the IOW ferry too... Looking on Google Street View, it seems that it can't be seen from the road? Apart from a black sign at the end of the driveway. KZbin is always teaching me new things 😁

[@TheRatlord74]

@@Quagmi the netley castle is the red funnel ferry when you were filming on the quay.

[@Quagmi]

Thanks for the info, I never knew that either. Must have been interesting working on the ferry

[@borghome]

Do u live in Mansbridge / swaythling? LOL Cause the video starts 2 minutes from my house

[@Quagmi]

My grandparents who filmed this used to live in West End

[@borghome]

@@Quagmi ah

[@davidholloway1976]

the good old days

[@Quagmi]

Definitely

[@allisonjones8694]

When you were proud to say you were from Southampton. Clean, respected and valued. It is now a filthy, run down and depressing place. Apart from West Quay, ot is a shadow of its former self. I was there at the weekend, 12 October. So sad to see how shabby it looks now, so dirty.

[@adminemails]

With respect, my recollection is different. Southampton in 1993 was a pretty depressing town centre with not much character, often shabby, with its parade of municipal post-war ugly buildings. Sadly the beauty and character was lost with the Blitz, and department stores like Tyrells and Debenhams are missed. The High Street these days has noticeably more homeless now, and has lost a lot of the fun that all our high streets have lost due to the closing of pubs and bars (the joyless smoking ban), and there is less of an identity because of so much immigration. As a white person I'm in the minority and hear other languages more often than English as I walk along Above Bar (just an observation, not necessarily a good or bad thing, but not great for community cohesion). But I do think it is a stretch to suggest that the town centre was clean, respected and valued in the 90s. It was a shithole then when I was a school kid, and nobody respected it that I knew of - people spoke of 'townies' as if they were chavs - but it had a few fun places and exciting venues for sure, and the shopping was decent. I can't see how Above Bar is much shabbier or dirtier than it was back in those days. It was grey and unloved then too. Personally, I would only have been proud to say I was from Southampton if it were the 1940's or before.

[@reecedrkae3833]

When did the High Street become pedestrian only zone?

[@Quagmi]

I believe it was in the 1970's. The Southern Daily Echo had an article that featured photos of the road over the years: www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10962828.ten-photos-showing-120-years-of-changes-on-above-bar-street-in-southampton/

[@Quagmi]

The south part of the street between the Bargate tower and East St was closed to traffic about 2010

[@reecedrkae3833]

@@Quagmi what about the part where the 3 bus stops are

[@reecedrkae3833]

That used to be there outside argos and tx maxx

[@Richard-pe4cx]

past the army navy surplus tore in bevois valley along with the motorcycle shops they had there how its all changed

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

Its weird everything is the same but different

[@Quagmi]

Yes, a lot has changed, but some has remained pretty much the same. Last time I visited the city centre (about 2 years ago) there was a lot of building work going on

[@Quagmi]

For more old videos and slideshows of Southampton, check out this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL71MRxOiUFX4O4GzI5Llrs-tSNLzNDDzL

[@richardmullins1883]

I remember seeing Matthew Le Tissier walking by the Old MacDonald's on the corner of above bar with his wife pushing his kid in a pram. Judging by his Fitness back then I think that it's possible he came out of McDonald's LOL

[@Quagmi]

Haha, yeah no doubt!

[@develynseether4426]

Tis used to eat in my parents pub, remember getting my photo taken with him.

[@robbie007]

Thursdays night club.

[@Quagmi]

Did you go there? I wanted to, but it closed down before I had the chance.

[@robbie007]

@@Quagmi Yep in the 80s

[@brymstoner]

@@robbie007 didn't that change to the dog and duck after thursdays? pretty sure that's what i remember it being

[@Quagmi]

I think the Dog and Duck was upstairs? I never went unfortunately, but can definitely remember the Dog and Duck being there too

[@robbie007]

Yep dog and duck.

[@michelgervais1874]

DEBENHAMS CENTER...

[@Quagmi]

Not in this video, sorry

[@michelgervais1874]

@@Quagmi O.K. MERCI