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Memories of Bitterne by Irene Pilson (Second Hand)
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Irene Pilson was born in Bitterne and lived there for more than fifty years before moving to Curdridge in 1961. An early member of Bitterne Local History Society she is anxious that the hard work and endeavours of the old villagers shall not be forgotten when a bull-dozed Bitterne begins to grow again.
This evocative local history book captures the essence of life in the Southampton suburb of Bitterne through the eyes of Irene Pilson, who was born and raised there. Having lived in Bitterne for over fifty years before moving to Curdridge in 1961, Pilson offers a heartfelt and richly detailed account of the community, its people, and its transformation over time.
As an early member of the Bitterne Local History Society, Pilson was deeply committed to preserving the memory of the village’s past. Her writing reflects a desire to ensure that the “hard work and endeavours of the old villagers shall not be forgotten,” especially as modern development began to reshape the area.
The book is a nostalgic patchwork of personal recollections, local anecdotes, and vivid descriptions of a bygone era, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in Southampton’s local history or family roots in Bitterne.