Christchurch, High Street 1900

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At the time of the Domesday Book there were already 21 houses in Christchurch, and 24 canons attached to the priory church. In medieval times the town prospered; the settlement was well-established at a time when the site of Bournemouth was still a wild heath. The High Street shows some splendid examples of Georgian and Victorian architecture; with the castle and priory, it would have been the focus of the ancient town for a thousand years.

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A Selection of Memories from Christchurch

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Christchurch

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Fishing & Folk Clubs

During the mid '70's I spent many happy school holidays in Christchurch. My brother, Colin, worked at the MoD base (Signals Research & Development) nearby. He had lodgings with a Mrs Alison in the town. There was a direct coach route from where I lived in Somerset at the time. Whilst he was at work, the days were my own. A friend of his lent me his 10 speed racer (luxury at the time) & I would ...see more

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The Ferryman Edward Gregory

The Ferryman in this photo of Blackwater Ferry is my two times great grandfather; Edward Gregory. Former Hampshire County Police Constable, Edward took over the running of the Ferry and the Tea Rooms (it used to sell beer too) on his retirement from the Police force, along with his wife Jane. The Ferry was an important quick route into Bournemouth, via Holdenhurst.