v EMAIL: editor@herald-publishing.co.uk v 27th August 2026 • The HERALD • Page 49 OUT & ABOUT LAST SHIELDHALL SAILINGS FOR 2026 13th September between 10am-3pm. Time slots can be booked online. Tickets are available at: www. ss-shieldhall.co.uk or through the ticket manager, tickets@ss-shieldhall.co.uk or calling 023 8155 0242. Shieldhall is located at Berth 110, Western Docks, Southampton SO15 0HH. Southampton’s heritage Steamship SS Shieldhall is nearing the end of a very successful 2026 sailing season. Her nal weekend of sailings is on 12th-13th September, but both of these trips are sold out. Tickets however do remain for the previous weekend’s sailings, 5th-6th September. On 5th September, Shieldhall will Steam to the Solent to watch four cruise ships depart, including the Queen Mary 2. Special guest on board will be Dr. Stephen Payne, the QM2’s Naval Architect. ere will also be a Merchant Navy Day Service conducted by the Shieldhall Padre Dennis Mould. On Sunday 6th September Shieldhall will cruise to Portsmouth Harbour, a ording wonderful views of the Spinnaker Tower and Naval Basin. Shieldhall is also open free of charge for Heritage Open Day visits on Sunday The Mysterious Death of William Rufus e Lordshill and Lordswood Historical Society meet on the second Thursday of the month, 10.30am - 12noon in the lounge of Manston Court, Lordshill, SO16 8HF. On Thursday 10th September for a talk titled ‘ e Mysterious Death of William Rufus’ by Andy Skinner. Andy explores the nearly 1000 years mystery of the death of King William II in August 1100, was it a hunting accident as proclaimed or something much more sinister? Andy is a public historian who enjoys exploring the local history. No membership fees, just £2 on the door which includes tea/co ee and biscuits. ere will also be a ra e. For further information contact Chairman Bryan Norton on: 07866 348032.
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