UK City of Culture

The City of Culture event at Solent University (Picture by Stuart Martin). Inset: MP Royston Smith

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Winning City of Culture should be about ‘opportunity not geography’, says MP

Southampton City of Culture bid. Picture: Anthony Upton/PA Wire

Southampton City of Culture bid. Picture: Anthony Upton/PA Wire

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Today's the day! City of Culture 2025 winner to be announced

The UK City of Culture final four - (clockwise from top left) Bradford, County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham - await their fate.

The UK City of Culture final four - (clockwise from top left) Bradford, County Durham, Southampton and Wrexham - await their fate.

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UK City of Culture 2025

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A close look at the City of Culture finalists - and who we're up against

Who will be named UK City of Culture 2025?

Who will be named UK City of Culture 2025?

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UK City of Culture 2025: Everything you need to know as winner to be announced

Celebs tell us who they want to be UK City of Culture 2025

Celebs tell us who they want to be UK City of Culture 2025

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UK City of Culture 2025: The famous faces backing each shortlisted city

Arts Minister Lord Parkinson (front centre) visits Southampton. Dave Dodge Photography

Arts Minister Lord Parkinson (front centre) visits Southampton. Dave Dodge Photography

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Arts Minister in Southampton ahead of City of Culture decision

The UK City of Culture judging panel at City College, Southampton

The UK City of Culture judging panel at City College, Southampton

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What judges have been up to during their visit to Southampton

City of Culture 2025: Southampton win will enhance diversity says Claire Whitaker

City of Culture 2025: Southampton win will enhance diversity says Claire Whitaker

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Winning City of Culture will 'enhance the city's diversity and community spirit'

City of Culture: Five places that prove Southampton should be crowned

City of Culture: Five places that prove Southampton should be crowned

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Five places that prove Southampton should be crowned the City of Culture

All the famous faces backing Southampton for City of Culture 2025

All the famous faces backing Southampton for City of Culture 2025

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All the famous faces backing Southampton's City of Culture bid

Here's why YOU think Southampton should be UK City of Culture 2025

Here's why YOU think Southampton should be UK City of Culture 2025

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'Gateway to England' - Here's why YOU think Southampton should be UK City of Culture 2025

Weston Park Primary pupils practice welcoming UK City of Culture 2025 judges to Southampton

Weston Park Primary pupils practice welcoming UK City of Culture 2025 judges to Southampton

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Weston Park pupils throw support behind UK City of Culture 2025 bid

SO25 Wall Projection.

SO25 Wall Projection.

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'Moment of celebration' - Southampton into final four in race for UK City of Culture

City of Culture good luck messages

City of Culture good luck messages

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'All the luck in the world' as the bid for City of Culture goes in

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Two new voices back Southampton City of Culture bid

Southampton City of Culture Bid ....Southampton will welcome the world for three days of opening festivities across the city in May 2025, according to plans announced today in the city’s bid to win the title of UK City of Culture 2025. .. ..An

Southampton City of Culture Bid ....Southampton will welcome the world for three days of opening festivities across the city in May 2025, according to plans announced today in the city’s bid to win the title of UK City of Culture 2025. .. ..An

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THREE DAYS of partying planned as part of Southampton's bid for City of Culture 2025 - Full details

Shelina is key ingredient in the mix for City of Culture success

Shelina is key ingredient in the mix for City of Culture success

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Shelina is key ingredient in the mix for City of Culture success

Teamwork is key

Teamwork is key

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'Don't sit on the sidelines': Locals urged to get involved with City of Culture bid

National newspaper puts Southampton on the map with special edition magazine

National newspaper puts Southampton on the map with special edition magazine

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National newspaper puts Southampton on the map with special edition magazine

It has been announced today that Southampton has made it to the longlist of competing cities.

It has been announced today that Southampton has made it to the longlist of competing cities.

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Into the last eight! Southampton named as UK City of Culture 2025 finalist

City of Culture Young People. Photo credit: Our Time Winners

City of Culture Young People. Photo credit: Our Time Winners

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Why Southampton's younger generation are VITAL to the City of Culture bid

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Meet the first local ambassadors for Southampton's City of Culture bid

Cultural Quarter Southampton

Cultural Quarter Southampton

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Nine reasons why Southampton should be crowned the next UK City of Culture

Paris Smith Premier Partner

Paris Smith Premier Partner

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Law firm backs Southampton's City of Culture bid

ourtime winners

ourtime winners

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The ambitious project to empower the next generation of Southampton

Future Cargo in Guildhall Square. Pictures by Stuart Martin

Future Cargo in Guildhall Square. Pictures by Stuart Martin

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PICTURES: Audiences enjoy sci fi dance spectacle in Guildhall Square

Claire Whittaker at St Mary's

Claire Whittaker at St Mary's

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Saints the latest to join Southampton in City of Culture bid

Tyrone and Warbz

Tyrone and Warbz

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Emerging Southampton talent to get support with fresh grant from City of Culture team

Lee Peck, managing director of Lee Peck Media

Lee Peck, managing director of Lee Peck Media

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'We're confident Southampton can do this': Lee Peck joins City of Culture supporters

Cultural Quarter Southampton

Cultural Quarter Southampton

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Search begins to find next UK City of Culture - and Southampton wants to win!

Southampton Art Gallery

Southampton Art Gallery

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'Unique and historic' partnership celebrated as part of City of Culture bid

Turner Fishermen on a Lee-Shore in Squally Weather

Turner Fishermen on a Lee-Shore in Squally Weather

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New exhibition opens in Southampton highlighting links with National Gallery

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New Southampton UK City of Culture bid logo is revealed

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Rapper Tyrone believes Southampton is city of opportunity

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Meet Southampton's latest UK City of Culture ambassadors

October marked the formal launch of the bid to win City of Culture status in 2025.

October marked the formal launch of the bid to win City of Culture status in 2025.

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Winning UK City of Culture will create jobs and put Southampton on the map

Becoming UK City of Culture 2025 means a collaborative approach for Southampton

Becoming UK City of Culture 2025 means a collaborative approach for Southampton

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Businesses back Southampton UK City of Culture bid

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Southampton firm is perfect partner for UK City of Culture website

West Quay has become a seasonal partner

West Quay has become a seasonal partner

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Business club set up to back City of Culture bid

City councillors have approved funding for the UK City of Culture 2025 bid.

City councillors have approved funding for the UK City of Culture 2025 bid.

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Funding for Southampton City of Culture bid approved

International Women’s Day: three women on Southampton’s cultural landscape

International Women’s Day: three women on Southampton’s cultural landscape

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International Women’s Day: three women on Southampton’s cultural landscape

Nahem Shoa’s ‘Face of Britain’ exhibition at the City Art Gallery which features portraits by outstanding artists who have painted British individuals from the 17th century to the present day

Nahem Shoa’s ‘Face of Britain’ exhibition at the City Art Gallery which features portraits by outstanding artists who have painted British individuals from the 17th century to the present day

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'Culture can help our city recover'

Tim keeping, manager of the Marlands.

Tim keeping, manager of the Marlands.

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Businesses join city of culture campaign

Bid director Claire Whitaker

Bid director Claire Whitaker

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City of Culture bid 'will be part of our recovery'

October marked the formal launch of the bid to win City of Culture status in 2025.

October marked the formal launch of the bid to win City of Culture status in 2025.

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Southampton universities pledge to support UK City of Culture 2025 bid

opening of southampton Cultural Quarter

opening of southampton Cultural Quarter

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Southampton 'can win' campaign to be awarded City of Culture status

MATT PEARide the Covid-19 Response Tour by ZoieLogic Dance Theatre. Pictures by Matt Pear

MATT PEARide the Covid-19 Response Tour by ZoieLogic Dance Theatre. Pictures by Matt Pear

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LETTER - Southampton has been full of culture and activity

MAST Mayflower Studios Signage Concepts v2

MAST Mayflower Studios Signage Concepts v2

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Mayflower Theatre takeover of city's Studio 144 is now official

WATCH: Southampton launches City of Culture 2025 bid

WATCH: Southampton launches City of Culture 2025 bid

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WATCH: Southampton launches City of Culture 2025 bid

The City of Culture bid has been launched today.

The City of Culture bid has been launched today.

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City of Culture 2025 bid: This is a huge moment for Southampton

Street party in Guildhall Square to celebrate the 1st birthday of NST Nuffield Southampton Theatres City theatre opening.

Street party in Guildhall Square to celebrate the 1st birthday of NST Nuffield Southampton Theatres City theatre opening.

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'Culture and Southampton's bid can be driver for recovery'

Lighten up 2 a live light art projection event in Southampton Guildhall Square- projecting images onto buildings..

Lighten up 2 a live light art projection event in Southampton Guildhall Square- projecting images onto buildings..

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City of Culture 2025 bid: ‘Southampton is warm and friendly’

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Meet Southampton's three City of Culture 2025 bid ambassadors

'Show the world who we are' - Firms urged to back City of Culture bid

'Show the world who we are' - Firms urged to back City of Culture bid

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'Show the world who we are' - Firms urged to back City of Culture bid

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