A-Z of Bournemouth: Places-People-History Hoodless W. A.
The seaside town of Bournemouth was founded as a watering place in the early nineteenth century in an area of barren land on the South Coast known for smuggling. After developing as a health resort,…
Specifikacia A-Z of Bournemouth: Places-People-History Hoodless W. A.
The seaside town of Bournemouth was founded as a watering place in the early nineteenth century in an area of barren land on the South Coast known for smuggling. After developing as a health resort, the railways arrived and the town grew rapidly, becoming a popular destination for visitors. Today, Bournemouth welcomes millions of visitors every year to its beaches and festivals, its two piers - one at Bournemouth and one at Boscombe - and long promenade, and is a cultural and commercial centre of the area. Many of its outstanding Victorian buildings have been preserved and stand alongside art deco and more recent landmark buildings. In 'A-Z of Bournemouth', author Bill Hoodless delves into the history of the town, from evidence of the earliest settlers in the area to the present day. He highlights well-known historic landmarks such as the Winter Gardens, former home of the Bournemouth