What Was Invented In Southampton?
Supermarine Spitfire The famous warplane that defeated the German Luftwaffe during World War Two was developed in Woolston, Southampton, in 1934. What is Southampton famous for? 1) Southampton was the original departure point for the Mayflower. The Pilgrims left Southampton on 5 August, 1620 to embark on their historic transatlantic voyage. They were on two …