Southampton Detectives have been operating in Southampton and Greater London / Home Counties for almost 20 years.
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Southampton is noted for its association with the RMS Titanic,the Spitfire and more recently a number of the largest cruise ships in the world.
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Southampton is the largest city in the county of Hampshire on the south coast of England.
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Southampton is situated 100 km (62 mi) south-west of London and 30 km (19 mi) north-west of Portsmouth.
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Southampton is a major port and the closest city to the New Forest.
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Southampton lies at the northernmost point of Southampton Water at the confluence of the River Test and River Itchen.
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Southampton's walls include God's House Tower, built in 1417, the first purpose-built artillery fortification in England.
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Southampton has been used for military embarkation, including during 18th century wars with the French.
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Southampton became a spa town in 1740.
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Southampton had also become a popular site for sea bathing by the 1760s, despite the lack of a good quality beach.
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Southampton experienced major expansion during the Victorian era.
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Southampton's police service is provided by Hampshire Constabulary and its fire service by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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