Totton and Eling
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Template:GBmap Totton and Eling is a town in Hampshire, UK, with a population of around 28,000 people. It is situated on the eastern edge of the New Forest and on the River Test, close to the city of Southampton.
Totton claimed to be the largest village in England until it was made a town in 1974. Until the 1950s, New Forest ponies were free to roam its streets.
Eling was founded in 850 by Ethelwulf of Wessex. Attractions in the town include its tidal mill and Eling's Norman parish church.
Totton has a sixth form college: Totton College.