These fascinating photos show some of the changes to Poole over the years.
Some areas have changed dramatically while others have remained relatively similar.
From the High Street to the Quay - these images provide a glimpse back to life in Poole in previous years.
More comparison pictures of old and new Poole to be published on bournemouthecho.co.uk tomorrow.
Old: Edwardian postcard of Poole Town Hall. Now known as Poole Guildhall, the Grade 2 listed building was the meeting place for Poole Corporation.
New: Poole Guildhall in recent years.
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Old: Coloured Edwardian postcard of Poole High Street West. Many of the shops have gone now, but some of the old buildings remain including Poole Methodist Church on the right.
New: The same view in recent years.
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Old: Poole Quay as featured in a postcard from circa 1915.
New: Poole Quay in recent years.
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Old: Poole lifting bridge pictured 25th August 1952.
New: The same view 2014.
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Old: Poole High Street in 1980 with Barclays Bank on the left and Boots the chemist on the right. On the extreme right is Cantors furniture and carpet store.
New: The same view in recent years.
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