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A-Z of Poole
Explore the Dorset town of Poole in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
A History of Poole
Poole, in Dorset, and its port date back to Roman times. By the 13th century the town had a charter and was prospering on the trade with Bordeaux, the Aquitaine then belonging to the English Crown. As a result Poole over-took Wareham to become the major port and the main town in the area. From Tudor times the Newfoundland fishery trade brought increased prosperity, which had its 'golden age' in the 18th century - a period when the area began to be infamous for smuggling. The author's scholarly research underlies his very readable text, supported by a superb selection of illustrations. A much acclaimed history of this important south-coast town.
The Book of Poole
Poole is Dorset's biggest historic town and home to the second largest natural harbour in the world. It includes Harmworthy, the Old Town and Sandbanks, the most valuable real estate this side of Tokyo. The Second World War re-established Poole as a major transatlantic base for the flying-boat services. It also witnessed D-Day invasion bares and Royal Marine commandos of the Special Boat Squadron. The Book of Poole reveals how, even today, Georgian streets and Victorian potteries are the backdrop to a constantly changing scene, which remains home to a thriving community. All this, and much more, is detailed in this 160 page book, copiously illustrated throughout with over 200 historic photographs of the places and people who have made up the thriving community of Poole and its surrounding parish.
Poole Pubs
A fascinating tour of Poole’s pub scene, charting the town's taverns, alehouses and watering holes, from past centuries to more recent times.
Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch
This is an illustrated description of the three areas included in the title. It was written in 1919 and besides describing the places it looks at some of the history and famous characters and buildings associated with them. The author gives some fascinating facts.
Poole Then & Now
Once described as ‘a poor fishar village’, the ancient Borough and County of the Town of Poole is today a thriving town with a cross-channel port and resort – a beautiful place to live, work and play. In this stunning photography book, local historians Frank Henson and Ian Andrews explore the changing face of Poole, rediscovering buildings and monuments that have been lost forever – and also all that has been gained along the way. Passionate about Poole and its history, IAN ANDREWS was Town Clerk and Chief Executive Officer of Poole Borough Council from 1973, as well as Hon Borough Archivist. Since retirement, Ian Andrews has founded the Poole-Cherbourg Twinning Association, the Poole Heritage Forum and is a member of several other local community associations. A previous borough councilor, FRANK HENSON is a lifelong resident of Poole. He is a member of the Wessex Newfoundland Society of Poole Men, frequently gives talks on the history of the area.
