Bournemouth Then & Now
This fascinating book explores the transformations that have seen Bournemouth develop from a small seaside town into a major South Coast resort and bustling centre of commerce. Beautiful archive images are skilfully contrasted with modern photographs taken from the same vantage point today, and show how Bournemouth has changed - as well as the familiar landmarks that have remained. From the gardens as they originally appeared, freshly laid out with a large fountain where the balloon now stands, to the East Cliff Lift, the Cloisters, the model boats once sailed at Children's Corner and the peaceful surroundings of the 'Invalids Walk', Bournemouth Then & Now will rekindle fond memories for many people, and will delight residents and visitors alike.
John Needham has had many jobs through his career, working for Plessey's/Siemens, working in Southampton on gas turbines, in London for Tate & Lyle, traveling the world looking at sugar refineries, and in the gas and oil industry. A dedicated collector of old images of Bournemouth, John devotes his spare time to writing local history books.
Author: John Needham
Format: Paperback, 96 pages, 165mm x 235mm
Published: 2015, Batsford, United Kingdom
Genre: Local History, Names & Genealogy
This fascinating book explores the transformations that have seen Bournemouth develop from a small seaside town into a major South Coast resort and bustling centre of commerce. Beautiful archive images are skilfully contrasted with modern photographs taken from the same vantage point today, and show how Bournemouth has changed - as well as the familiar landmarks that have remained. From the gardens as they originally appeared, freshly laid out with a large fountain where the balloon now stands, to the East Cliff Lift, the Cloisters, the model boats once sailed at Children's Corner and the peaceful surroundings of the 'Invalids Walk', Bournemouth Then & Now will rekindle fond memories for many people, and will delight residents and visitors alike.
John Needham has had many jobs through his career, working for Plessey's/Siemens, working in Southampton on gas turbines, in London for Tate & Lyle, traveling the world looking at sugar refineries, and in the gas and oil industry. A dedicated collector of old images of Bournemouth, John devotes his spare time to writing local history books.