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'''The Polygon''' (or simply '''Polygon''') is an area in the [[city]] of [[Southampton]], [[England]].
'''The Polygon''' (or simply '''Polygon''') is an area in the [[city]] of [[Southampton]], [[England]].


The area is located north of the Western Esplanade, Commercial Road and Cumberland Place; east of Hill Lane; south of Archers Road; and west of Dorset street and The Ave ([[A33]]). The area encompass Watts Park and [[Southampton Central railway station|railway station]]<ref>{{cite web|title=The Polygon|url=http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/western/southampton/central-southampton-west/polygon/|website=Hampshire Police|publisher=Hampshire Police|accessdate=8 September 2014}}</ref>.Today it is a popular choice of residential location for much of the student population of [[Southampton Solent University]].
The area is located north of the Western Esplanade, Commercial Road and Cumberland Place; east of Hill Lane and Rollesbrook Greenway; south of Archers Road; and west of Dorset street and The Avenue ([[A33 road|A33]]).<ref>{{cite web|title=The Polygon|url=http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/western/southampton/central-southampton-west/polygon/|website=Hampshire Police|publisher=Hampshire Police|accessdate=8 September 2014}}</ref> The area notably encompass Watts Park, [[Southampton Central railway station]], [[Southampton Courts of Justice]] and the [[Maritime & Coastguard Agency]]. The residential area consists of largely Edwardian red brick houses.


== History ==
== History ==
The name originates from a planned grand {{convert|22|acre|m2|sing=on}} development in this area - a twelve-sided polygon that would comprise houses, hotels, assembly rooms and a tavern. The design was the brainchild of architect [[Jacob Leroux]], who saw it as Southampton's answer to [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]]'s [[Royal Crescent]]. Construction began in 1768, but only the hotel and three houses were completed when one of the investors went bankrupt and the project stalled. The hotel opened in 1773, although it did not do very good business.<ref>{{cite book|url=http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=sZtvAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT80#v=onepage&q&f=false|title=The Story of Southampton|pages=80-85|author=Peter Neal|publisher=The History Press|date= 15 May 2014}}</ref>
The name originates from a planned grand {{convert|22|acre|m2|sing=on}} development in this area – a twelve-sided polygon that would comprise houses, hotels, assembly rooms and a tavern. The design was the brainchild of architect [[Jacob Leroux]], who saw it as Southampton's answer to [[Bath, Somerset|Bath]]'s [[Royal Crescent]]. Construction began in 1768, but only the hotel and three houses were completed when one of the investors went bankrupt and the project stalled. The hotel opened in 1773, although it did not do very good business.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=sZtvAwAAQBAJ&pg=PT80|title=The Story of Southampton|pages=80–85|author=Peter Neal|publisher=The History Press|date= 15 May 2014|isbn=9780750958615}}</ref>


In the Victorian era, many more houses, typical of the time, were built on the surrounding land, forming the area and buildings known as The Polygon today.
In the Victorian era, many more houses, typical of the time, were built on the surrounding land, forming the area and buildings known as The Polygon today.


The original Polygon Hotel was demolished in the 1780s; a new Polygon Hotel was constructed in Victorian times, which became a notable place to stay in Southampton, with guests including boxer [[Muhammad Ali]], and comedians [[Tommy Cooper]] and [[Morecambe and Wise]]. Many passengers on the [[RMS Titanic]] had stayed here before sailing. The hotel fell into decline, however, and was replaced in 1999 with a block of flats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1335673.polygon_ten_years_but_not_forgotten/|title=Polygon ten years but not forgotten|publisher=dailyecho.co.uk}}</ref>
The original Polygon Hotel was demolished in the 1780s; a new Polygon Hotel was constructed in Victorian times, which became a notable place to stay in Southampton, with guests including boxer [[Muhammad Ali]], and comedians [[Tommy Cooper]] and [[Morecambe and Wise]]. Many passengers on the [[RMS Titanic]] had stayed here before sailing. The hotel fell into decline, however, and was replaced in 1999 with a block of flats.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/1335673.polygon_ten_years_but_not_forgotten/|title=Polygon ten years but not forgotten|publisher=dailyecho.co.uk}}</ref>

==Education==
There is a secondary school: [[St Anne's Catholic School, Southampton|St Anne's Catholic School]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.st-annes.southampton.sch.uk/|title=St Annes School Southampton}}</ref> a primary school: Springhill Catholic Primary School,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.springhillcatholic.co.uk/|title=Springhill Catholic School}}</ref> a SEN school: The Polygon School<ref>{{cite web|url=https://moodle.polygon.southampton.sch.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=578|title=The Polygon School|accessdate=8 September 2014}}</ref> and a language college: Southampton Language College.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.southamptonlanguagecollege.co.uk/index.html|website=Southampton Language College|accessdate=8 September 2014|title=Southamptonlanguagecollege.co.uk}}</ref>

==Places of interest==
*St Edmunds Roman Catholic Church
*St Marks Church Centre
*Romero Halls of Residence
*Southampton & New Forest Magistrates
*[[Southampton Courts of Justice]]
*[[Maritime & Coastguard Agency]]
*Watts Park
*[[Southampton Central railway station]]
*The Polygon Park and Sandhurst Allotments
*Bedford Place


==References==
==References==
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The Polygon

The Polygon (or simply Polygon) is an area in the city of Southampton, England.

The area is located north of the Western Esplanade, Commercial Road and Cumberland Place; east of Hill Lane and Rollesbrook Greenway; south of Archers Road; and west of Dorset street and The Avenue (A33).[1] The area notably encompass Watts Park, Southampton Central railway station, Southampton Courts of Justice and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency. The residential area consists of largely Edwardian red brick houses.

History

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The name originates from a planned grand 22-acre (89,000 m2) development in this area – a twelve-sided polygon that would comprise houses, hotels, assembly rooms and a tavern. The design was the brainchild of architect Jacob Leroux, who saw it as Southampton's answer to Bath's Royal Crescent. Construction began in 1768, but only the hotel and three houses were completed when one of the investors went bankrupt and the project stalled. The hotel opened in 1773, although it did not do very good business.[2]

In the Victorian era, many more houses, typical of the time, were built on the surrounding land, forming the area and buildings known as The Polygon today.

The original Polygon Hotel was demolished in the 1780s; a new Polygon Hotel was constructed in Victorian times, which became a notable place to stay in Southampton, with guests including boxer Muhammad Ali, and comedians Tommy Cooper and Morecambe and Wise. Many passengers on the RMS Titanic had stayed here before sailing. The hotel fell into decline, however, and was replaced in 1999 with a block of flats.[3]

Education

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There is a secondary school: St Anne's Catholic School,[4] a primary school: Springhill Catholic Primary School,[5] a SEN school: The Polygon School[6] and a language college: Southampton Language College.[7]

Places of interest

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References

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  1. ^ "The Polygon". Hampshire Police. Hampshire Police. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  2. ^ Peter Neal (15 May 2014). The Story of Southampton. The History Press. pp. 80–85. ISBN 9780750958615.
  3. ^ "Polygon ten years but not forgotten". dailyecho.co.uk.
  4. ^ "St Annes School Southampton".
  5. ^ "Springhill Catholic School".
  6. ^ "The Polygon School". Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  7. ^ "Southamptonlanguagecollege.co.uk". Southampton Language College. Retrieved 8 September 2014.

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