The document summarizes a talk given by Adam Manning, chairman of the Friends of Weston Shore, about the history of Weston Shore in Southampton. It discusses the Roman and early medieval settlements in the area, the famous Seaweed Hut fixture, Netley Castle built in the 1540s, the Rolling Mills industrial site, wildlife found on the shore like seaweed and shells, inspiration the shore provided for literature, leisure activities there, and the work of the Friends of Weston Shore conservation group since 2011 to preserve the site.