Bournemouth
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Discover your local listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Bournemouth's most historic sites, included in the National Heritage List for England. Some of these captions have been summarised by AI. Click through for the official List entry.
Tudor Grange
Bournemouth
Hotel, originally a private house, 1928, by WH Mackenzie and RA Phillips for Mrs CG Knight.
Upper, Central and Lower Pleasure Gardens, and Coy Pond G…
Bournemouth
A series of mid-C19 public gardens initially created with advice from the architect Decimus Burton as part of the development of Bournemouth as a seaside resort, further extended and...
House of Fraser
Bournemouth
Department store of the late C19 for FJ Bright and Son, now House of Fraser.
Church of St Andrew
Bournemouth
By J. Oldrid Scott & Sons and C.T. Miles, 1907-8. Subdivided in 1986.
Church of St Francis of Assisi, west entrance steps, hall…
Bournemouth
The principal buildings of Church of St Francis of Assisi - namely the Anglican church of 1929-30, designed by J Harold Gibbons in a Romanesque style with early C21 alterations, the church...
Church of St John
Bournemouth
Nave, south aisle and tower base by G.E Street, 1873-74. Chancel, organ chamber, vestry, and south-east chapel by A.W Blomfield, 1886-87. Porch and upper tower by Sidney Tugwell, 1923.
Digby Chambers: 25 Old Christchurch Road, Flats 1-15 Digb…
Bournemouth
Bedford Buildings, now Digby Chambers, a speculative development of 1887 by George Joseph Lawson and John Donkin.
The Shul, Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation Synagogue
Bournemouth
The Shul, Bournemouth Hebrew Congregation Synagogue of 1910-1911 by Lawson and Reynolds and 1957-1962 by AE Green and MG Cross.
Church of St James
Bournemouth
Eastern half of the nave, chancel and south porch by G.E Street, 1858. North aisle, 1870, to Street's design. Nave extended west by C.M.
Church of St Stephen
Bournemouth
The Church of St Stephen is an architectural masterpiece by J L Pearson, commemorating A M Bennett, featuring elaborate Early English style and stained glass by Clayton and Bell.
Church of St Swithun
Bournemouth
By R. Norman Shaw: chancel 1876-7, nave 1891-2. Vestries etc., by H.E. Hawker, c. 1913.
Church of St Mark (Including Tower)
Bournemouth
1868-70 by George Evans & W.J. Fletcher of Wimborne. New nave by Guy Pound, 1986-7.
Church of St Clement
Bournemouth
Summary of Importance: The Church of St Clement features notable architectural elements, such as a tower redesigned by Henry Wilson, intricate interior decor, and art by F W Pomeroy and...
Church of All Saints
Bournemouth
By J. Oldrid Scott & Son and C.T. Miles, 1913-14. Porch-tower (base only), 1956-69.
Church of St John the Evangelist
Bournemouth
1893-5 by J. Oldrid Scott and C.T. Miles (of Bournemouth). North-west porch-tower of 1919-20, possibly also by Scott and Miles. West end reordered internally in 1989-90.
Church of St Luke
Bournemouth
Four bays of the nave and aisles, 1897-8, by Creeke, Gifford & Oakley of Bournemouth. East end completed 1912-13.
Russell-cotes Mausoleum
Bournemouth
A mausoleum of c1900 built in Portland stone, using large blocks of rock-faced rustication, with a pitched roof. It has a rectangular, single room plan.
St Swithun's, Bournemouth War Memorial
Bournemouth
First World War memorial with further names added after the Second World War.
Bournemouth War Memorial with associated steps, enclosure…
Bournemouth
A First World War Memorial of 1920-22 designed in Classical style by the architect Albert Edward Shervey, with two lions by the memorial stone mason WA Hoare.
Church of St Katherine
Bournemouth
Western three bays of nave and aisles by Alfred Birt, 1881-2; two bays of nave and aisles, chancel, vestries and north transept 1899-1900.
Wimborne Road Cemetery, Bournemouth
Bournemouth
A cemetery, opened in 1878, laid out by the architect Christopher Crabbe Creeke.
Bournemouth through time
This timeline shows the first period of use for buildings and places on the National Heritage List for England, just one of the details recorded for every list entry. Click around to see how Bournemouth changes over time.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
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Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
We don't have an image for any of these list entries yet
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Bournemouth
Aerial photography helps reveal secrets of England's changing landscapes that are impossible to see from the ground.
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Pier Approach, Bournemouth, 1920
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Repair works to Bournemouth Pier, Exeter Road and environs, Bournemouth, 1946
Boscombe
Boscombe Spa and Sea Road, Boscombe, 1925
Boscombe
The Marina and environs, Boscombe, 1951
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Bournemouth Station, St Paul's Church and St Swithun's Road, Bournemouth, 1933
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Kennedy's Ltd Builders Merchants on Holdenhurst Road, the adjacent Sorting Office and Central Station, Bournemouth, 1950
West Cliff
West Cliff Promenade, West Cliff, 1925
West Cliff
West Cliff Promenade and West Cliff Gardens, West Cliff, 1935
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The Square and Pleasure Gardens, Bournemouth, 1927
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The Square, Bournemouth, 1936
Bournemouth in the Historic England Archive
The Historic England Archive cares for over 15 million images, dating from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Bournemouth's past.
Charles George Harper Collection
Kinson, Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Date created: 1892 - 1933
A view from the south-west of St Andrew's Church, with the gravestone of Robert Trotman, a smuggler, in the foreground
John Laing Collection
Bournemouth
Date created: 23 Jun 1956
People walking on the terrace to the north-west of Bournemouth Pavilion, probably before or after high tea, during a day trip for Laing staff and...
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
Bournemouth
Date created: 18 Aug 1929 - 23 Aug 1929
Looking east across a busy Pier Approach, showing crowds of people gathered on the beach
Alfred Newton and Sons
Bournemouth
Date created: 1896 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING PEOPLE BESIDE THE RIVER BOURNE
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Date created: 1930 - 1950
GENERAL ELEVATED VIEW SHOWING WEST PARADE
John Laing Collection
Bournemouth
Date created: 23 Jun 1956
John Laing giving a speech at a table during high tea in the Tea Room of the Bournemouth Pavilion, on a day trip for Laing staff and families
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
East Cliff, Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Date created: Sep 1921
A view looking east along the top of East Cliff
Alfred Newton and Sons
Bournemouth
Date created: 1896 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING FORK IN SEA FRONT ROAD. STEREO VIEW
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Alum Chine, Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Date created: 1900 - 1930
GENERAL VIEW SHOWING ALUM CHINE AND SUSPENSION BRIDGE
John Laing Collection
Bournemouth
Date created: 23 Jun 1956
Mr W Best adjusting the clasp of his toddler's pushchair straps, during a day trip to Bournemouth for Laing staff and families
London, Midland and Scottish Railway Company
East Cliff, Bournemouth, Bournemouth
Date created: Sep 1921
A view looking west across the seafront from East Cliff Promenade showing holiday makers enjoying the sunshine
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Bournemouth
Date created: 1900 - 1920
GENERAL VIEW OF VISITORS IN GARDENS
Stories about heritage in your local area
Historic England publishes news, blogs, research, videos, and podcasts celebrating England's rich heritage. Discover the stories we have about Bournemouth.
A Brief Introduction to the History of the Railway in England
Mentions Central Railway Station
Discover when the first steam train was invented in England, and when the world's first public railway opened in Stockton and Darlington in 1825.
9 Luxurious Listed Loos
Mentions Gentlemen's Public Convenience
Our public facilities embody a proud civic heritage of social responsibility, as well as changing attitudes to public health and cleanliness.
A Brief Introduction to England’s Secret Printing Presses
Mentions Superintendent's House at the Old Water Works
Curious about arts and crafts, mystified by medieval settlements or intrigued by industrial heritage? Our new “Brief Introduction to” series provides...
Astronomical Research at Stonehenge
Mentions Bournemouth
Investigating prehistoric monuments in and around the Stonehenge World Heritage Site and their relationships to the heavens.
Astronomical Research at Stonehenge
Mentions Bournemouth
Investigating prehistoric monuments in and around the Stonehenge World Heritage Site and their relationships to the heavens.
Historic Watercourses and Climate Change: Mapping the History of Rivers and Floodplains
Mentions Bournemouth
How a GIS tool can be used to gather information to manage historic watercourses and increase their resilience to climate change.
I Do Like to See Beside the Seaside
Mentions Bournemouth
Exploring 150 years of seaside photography in the Historic England Archive.
Three Exceptionally Rare Shipwrecks Off the Dorset Coast and the Isle of Wight Granted Highest Protection
Mentions Bournemouth
The oldest known protected wreck in English waters with hull remains visible and the discovery of previously unrecorded wreck sites of pre-1700 ships.
Foundations Laid Then Buckets and Spades
Mentions Bournemouth
Historic England releases never-seen-before summer snaps of the workers who built modern Britain.
Bournemouth's social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about their local area.
Yellow Bus Garage, Mallard Road, Bournemouth
Period: 1950s (1950 - 1959)
A garage for the local yellow buses, originally also for trolleybuses. It was built in 1950-1 for Bournemouth Corporation.
Yellow Bus Garage, Mallard Road, Bournemouth
Winter Gardens, The Pavilion, Bournemouth, Dorset
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
A view of the Pavilion. It was built in 1875 as an exhibition centre, then reopened in 1893 as a classical music venue.
Winter Gardens, The Pavilion, Bournemouth, Dorset
The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Period: 1920s (1920 - 1929)
The Pavilion is a good example of a purpose-built entertainment complex built for a major seaside resort.
The Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Talbot Village Almshouses, Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Talbot Village Almshouses were endowed by 2 sisters Mary and Georgina Talbot in 1862.
Talbot Village Almshouses, Wallisdown Road, Bournemouth
St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
St Peters was the first church built in Bournemouth between 1851 and 1879. It was built of stone from the Isle of Purbeck and Bath stone.
St Peters Church, Hinton Road, Bournemouth
Sea Front, Bournemouth
Period: Edwardian (1902 - 1913)
A view of the promenade leading down to the sea front.
San Remo Towers, Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth
Period: 1930s (1930 - 1938)
San Remo towers was opened on 1 June 1938. It is a block of 164 superior flats. The rent was �96-260 per annum and it had a garage for 130 cars.
San Remo Towers, Michelgrove Road, Bournemouth
Russell-Cotes Museum, Russell-Cotes Road, Bournemouth
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
East Cliff Hall was built in 1894 for Sir Merton and Lady Russell- Cotes. They made their money from the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth.
Russell-Cotes Museum, Russell-Cotes Road, Bournemouth
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