Eastleigh's Bandstand

EASTLEIGH’S BANDSTAND
Southampton once had a bandstand. It was situated in what is now called Palmerston Park about midway between Above Bar and Palmerston Road, quite near New Road. The slight rise on which it stood can still be detected. It disappeared at some time after the beginning of the Second World War and it is amazing that nobody seems to know when, why or how it was demolished. The rumour is spreading that it came to Eastleigh. This is not true and to put an end to such misinformation an explanation should now be given of the origins of the bandstand in our Recreation Ground. There is positive proof that it is a thoroughbred Eastleigh creation.