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Christchurch Bonfire and Fireworks Display at Stanpit Recreation Ground. Pic: Keeping it in the family; dressed in Halloween Fancy Dress are the Moxham, Message and Foch Families, from Christchurch.

When we enjoyed these fireworks 20 years ago

Sybil Leek with her pet jackdaw Hotfoot Jackson.

Sybil Leek with her pet jackdaw Hotfoot Jackson.

White Witch's charismatic personality and her connections with New Forest village

andre8 - pic by Richard Crease - Peter Andre in concert at the Pavilion

andre8 - pic by Richard Crease - Peter Andre in concert at the Pavilion

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Pictures of when pop sensation stunned crowds at the Pavilion

Blue Pool as it is today.

Blue Pool as it is today.

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This beauty spot has been mesmerising visitors for almost ninety years

Pic Hattie Miles - Party in the Park at Shelley Manor - Bewley Brothers perform (check spelling)

Pic Hattie Miles - Party in the Park at Shelley Manor - Bewley Brothers perform (check spelling)

Boscombe festival entertained for an entire weekend

Postcards of Shaftesbury.

Postcards of Shaftesbury.

Saxon warriors, powerful kings and a disbanded monastery

Fairway Caravan Park in Bournemouth.

Fairway Caravan Park in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth holiday park emerged from a former gipsy encampment

Seabourne Road by the Southville Road juntion in Southbourne circa 1970.

Seabourne Road by the Southville Road juntion in Southbourne circa 1970.

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From vision of a resort to urban residential heart

Old Harry Rocks - from old postcard..

Old Harry Rocks - from old postcard..

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Easily one of the most beautifully intriguing parts of Dorset

Comedian Jim Davidson, impressionist Janet Brown and ventriloquist Keith Harris put on their summer shows at Winter Gardens. Prior to Bournemouth Orchestras move to Poole in 1979, the Winter Gardens was a popular venue for entertainment in the

Comedian Jim Davidson, impressionist Janet Brown and ventriloquist Keith Harris put on their summer shows at Winter Gardens. Prior to Bournemouth Orchestras move to Poole in 1979, the Winter Gardens was a popular venue for entertainment in the

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Pics spark memories of Bournemouth's Winter Gardens

From Royal London House (uc) looking NW along Holdenhurst Road (1957)

From Royal London House (uc) looking NW along Holdenhurst Road (1957)

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6 incredible images of Bournemouth featuring unique views from the 1950s

Imperial Hotel.

Imperial Hotel.

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What came before one of Bournemouth's most iconic hotels?

Echo picture from January 2 1965 of mods and rockers on Bournemouth's West Cliff

Echo picture from January 2 1965 of mods and rockers on Bournemouth's West Cliff

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Violence erupted on the beach and streets of Bournemouth - 60 years on

Hardcore Oasis fans queue all night outside the Lighthouse, Poole, for the chance to get their hands on the limited tickets for their pre-Glastonbury warmup gig at the venue in June. Pix Scott Neil.

Hardcore Oasis fans queue all night outside the Lighthouse, Poole, for the chance to get their hands on the limited tickets for their pre-Glastonbury warmup gig at the venue in June. Pix Scott Neil.

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When Oasis fans went mad for it in Dorset

Old postcards of Lymington.

Old postcards of Lymington.

From medieval dwellings to top seaside town

Bournemouth Pier, taken from an old postcard.

Bournemouth Pier, taken from an old postcard.

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Victorian promenade to modern entertainment hub - Bournemouth Pier

Dangerous and potentially deadly wildlife to watch out for this summer in Dorset (stock)

Dangerous and potentially deadly wildlife to watch out for this summer in Dorset (stock)

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Dangerous and potentially deadly animals and wildlife to watch out for in Dorset

Cherries defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Vitality Stadium

Cherries defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0 at Vitality Stadium

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First look at Huijsen and tactical experiments in feisty friendly

Christchurch Carnival 2004. Pic: Clowns-R-Us (Ray Iles and Tim Andrews).

Christchurch Carnival 2004. Pic: Clowns-R-Us (Ray Iles and Tim Andrews).

Thousands turned out for 96th carnival of its kind

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Blue's Duncan James shares fond memories of Poole ahead of gig

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Try this four-mile Dorset walk taking in a Bronze Age landmark

Kinson, as featured in an old postcard.

Kinson, as featured in an old postcard.

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From rural farming village to Bournemouth suburb

Amy Wilson-Hardy is back in Team GB

Amy Wilson-Hardy is back in Team GB

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'Tears came flooding' - Poole rugby star Amy relishing her Olympic return

Wimborne Road Cemetary.

Wimborne Road Cemetary.

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Wimborne Road Cemetery whispers tales of a bygone era

Poole swimmer Alice Tai is heading to Paris

Poole swimmer Alice Tai is heading to Paris

Poole's Paralympic star Alice used to fear crowds - now she relishes them

Cherries face Wrexham today for the first time since 2005

Cherries face Wrexham today for the first time since 2005

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Three historic meetings between Cherries and Wrexham ahead of USA showdown

Daniel Jebbison left Sheffield United to join Cherries this summer

Daniel Jebbison left Sheffield United to join Cherries this summer

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‘Long-term Solanke successor’ – Insight into new Cherries striker Jebbison

How many of these old nightclubs do you remember?

How many of these old nightclubs do you remember?

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Remembering some of the lost nightclubs of Bournemouth

Clubbers leaving Elements nightclub are treated to packets of Kit Kat Kubes in the latest bid to try and prevent alcohol related violence on the streets of Bournemouth. Emailed by

Clubbers leaving Elements nightclub are treated to packets of Kit Kat Kubes in the latest bid to try and prevent alcohol related violence on the streets of Bournemouth. Emailed by

Pictures of clubbers from Elements, Toko and Walkabout 20 years ago

Dental on the Banks are the official dentist of AFC Bournemouth

Dental on the Banks are the official dentist of AFC Bournemouth

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'Two advantages' - Why Cherries have a partnership with Dental on the Banks

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Slain dragon said to have terrorised local village

The heatwave of 1976.

The heatwave of 1976.

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Will there be a heatwave in Dorset this year?

SUMMER FETE AT BEAULIEU ABBEY....NUNS WITH A MUCKY HABBIT, FROM LEFT, SANDRA POPE, EMILY BAKER AND JULIE SHEPHERD.

SUMMER FETE AT BEAULIEU ABBEY....NUNS WITH A MUCKY HABBIT, FROM LEFT, SANDRA POPE, EMILY BAKER AND JULIE SHEPHERD.

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800th anniversary bash raised £10,000 for local groups and clubs

Pic: Status Quo- XS All Areas Tour at the BIC.

Pic: Status Quo- XS All Areas Tour at the BIC.

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When this legendary band were rocking all over BIC

Lymington High Street in old postcards.

Lymington High Street in old postcards.

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The familiar looking High Street built on salt

Monmouth House, Ringwood.

Monmouth House, Ringwood.

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The house that played a part in the grisly execution of a duke

Youngsters being evacuated from Southampton in 1939.

Youngsters being evacuated from Southampton in 1939.

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Bournemouth took many evacuees during Second World War

Shaun Cooper went from development squad boss to assistant first-team coach at Cherries

Shaun Cooper went from development squad boss to assistant first-team coach at Cherries

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‘So highly thought of’ – Why Iraola got ‘lucky’ to have Shaun Cooper as his assistant

Kings Park montage

Kings Park montage

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This is how Kings Park came to be

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This is how Queens Park in Bournemouth got its name

Cherries have a host of players away on international duty this summer

Cherries have a host of players away on international duty this summer

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10 past and present Cherries players set for summer international tournament action

Pic Corin Messer - 12/6/04 - edsatfest1 Wimborne Folk Festival 2004. Groups perform in the Square. COPYRIGHT - BOURNEMOUTH DAILY ECHO.

Pic Corin Messer - 12/6/04 - edsatfest1 Wimborne Folk Festival 2004. Groups perform in the Square. COPYRIGHT - BOURNEMOUTH DAILY ECHO.

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Folk Festival was as much of a hit 20 years ago as it is now

Alex Paulsen has completed his move from Wellington Phoenix to AFC Bournemouth

Alex Paulsen has completed his move from Wellington Phoenix to AFC Bournemouth

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‘A normal kid’ - The story behind new Cherries recruit Alex Paulsen’s rapid rise

On the March: American GIs marching through Southampton in the lead up to the Normandy Invasion in June, 1944.

On the March: American GIs marching through Southampton in the lead up to the Normandy Invasion in June, 1944.

80th Anniversary of D-Day

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Preparation ahead of D-Day invasion and Bournemouth's role

Poole Guildhall.

Poole Guildhall.

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From justice to murder - iconic Poole building has seen it all

A look at where last year's crop of departing Cherries ended up

A look at where last year's crop of departing Cherries ended up

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How the 16 players who left Cherries last summer fared in 2023-24

PICTURES: Old and modern pics of Poole - see how things have changed

PICTURES: Old and modern pics of Poole - see how things have changed

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PICTURES: Old and modern pics of Poole - see how things have changed

Over 500 frantic Bros fans queued outside the Bournemouth International Centre in October 1988 for Â£8.50 tickets for their idols' concert in December..

Over 500 frantic Bros fans queued outside the Bournemouth International Centre in October 1988 for Â£8.50 tickets for their idols' concert in December..

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When this boy band took the town by storm in the 1980s

Kingston Lacy has installed a 'pioneering' new heat pump Image: National Trust

Kingston Lacy has installed a 'pioneering' new heat pump Image: National Trust

Historic house that provides glimpse into Dorset's rich history

Branksome Dene Chine.

Branksome Dene Chine.

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This is how Branksome Dene Chine came to be

Branksome Dene Chine.

Branksome Dene Chine.

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Pictures of Winston Churchill shortly before plunging to his near-death

Broadstone Football Club fun day.

Broadstone Football Club fun day.

Local Poole football team fun day in 2004 - were you there?

Bournemouth and Boscombe Through Time

Bournemouth and Boscombe Through Time

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Incredible video takes viewers back to old Bournemouth and Boscombe

Check out these century old pictures still loved and enjoyed by many to this day

Check out these century old pictures still loved and enjoyed by many to this day

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Incredible 100-year old pictures of Bournemouth still enjoyed to this day

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