Bournemouth, Dorset

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Bournemouth

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Bournemouth. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Bournemouth, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Bournemouth
645 available

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Bournemouth in 1975

Bournemouth in 1955

Old Maps of Bournemouth

Historic Maps of Bournemouth and the local area.

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Map of Bournemouth in 1895

Map of Bournemouth in 1899-1909

Map of Bournemouth in 1919

Map of Bournemouth in 1940

Map of Bournemouth in 1908

Sheet Maps of Bournemouth

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Bournemouth and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Bournemouth in 1811

Shows Bournemouth in 1897

Shows Bournemouth in 1919

Shows Bournemouth in 1811

Books about Bournemouth
33 available

33 photo books on Bournemouth and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Bournemouth Photographic Memories

Cover image of Did You Know? Bournemouth

Cover image of Boscombe and Southbourne Photographic Memories

Cover image of Poole and Sandbanks Photographic Memories

Cover image of Poole - A History and Celebration

Memories of Bournemouth
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Ah Those Were The Days

we moved to Montgomery ave in 1949 I remember when long rd estate was being built, we used to follow the Barber Green machine around because of the brilliant finiish of the tarmac roads.they were ideal for our roller skates. anyway to cut a long story short we were skating down hill and all the lads crouched down (I presumed for more speed) I crouched down and my cycling cape went under the skate wheels ...see more

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The House Beautiful

I remember staying at The House Beautiful in the 1950’s and to me it was not a good experience and has left its mark on me all my life. I was sent there on two occasions by Social Services as my mother was recovering from an operation and no one in the family would look after me. One occasion was over Christmas when I was joined by my brother. we were given lots of presents even taken to a local family ...see more

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Ah Those Were The Days

The House Beautiful