Ralph Millward Big Issue Seller, Westbourne
Ralph Millward Big Issue Seller. On 7 May 2009, Ralph Millward, Big Issue seller outside Marks & Spencer in Seamoor Road, Westbourne, was senselessly killed by three teenage boys. The 41 year old was found under an upturned trolley near his pitch. The three teenagers were convicted of his manslaughter by Winchester Crown Court just…
Bournemouth West Station, Westbourne, Dorset
Bournemouth West Station. Opened on 15 June 1874 by the Poole & Bournemouth Railway, Bournemouth West Station was the terminus of the line from Poole. Initially, it consisted of just two platforms. However, by 1886, the line had been doubled and extended on to Bournemouth East. At this time the Central Station did not exist….
Bournemouth Carers Support in Westbourne
Bournemouth Carers Support. Based in St Ambrose Cottage, next to Christ Church in Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, is the Bournemouth Carers Support service. Through the delightfully entitled “CRISP” (Carers Resource, Information and Support Programme), the service offers a range of help & support. There are many people (you may well be one yourself) who care for…
Millburn Road inc Landseer Road
Millburn Road, inc Landseer Road, Westbourne. Slightly to the north of the main shopping area is Millburn Road, which starts just to the east of Tesco, before turning to head west. On the other side of the former Methodist Church is the link Landseer Road. Although not forming part of the main shopping experience, there…
A brief look at Churches in Westbourne, Dorset
Churches in Westbourne, Dorset. For a relatively small area, there are perhaps more churches in Westbourne than you might expect. There are two substantial Church of England churches, as well as a Baptist Church and a Catholic Church. The former Methodist Church still stands, although no longer serving its original function. Today’s blog is intended…
Westbourne Fire Station Open Day
Westbourne Fire Station Open Day. Saturday 11 June saw Westbourne Fire Station open its doors to the public. Fire appliances were on display, and demonstrations entertained the many people who came to enjoy the day. A heavy duty rescue crane was set up on the frontage. A draw was held during the day for a…
Eating & Drinking in Westbourne
Eating & Drinking in Westbourne. A slight change of tack today. There are plenty of places for eating & drinking in Westbourne, not all of them in the main shopping area. We shall be taking a quick look at what is around, particularly as June is Westbourne’s “Foodie Heaven”. To start with, there are the…
Herbert Hospital, Alumhurst Road
Herbert Hospital (now Dorset Health Care). The former Herbert Hospital is a Grade II listed building (as is the associated lodge), situated at 49 Alumhurst Road, Westbourne. It was largely based on designs by Florence Nightingale. It was built between 1865-1867 by TH Wyatt, as the Herbert Memorial Convalescent Home, in memory of the late…
Studland Road and Surrounds
Studland Road and Surrounds. Today we are looking around the road network between the far end of Alumhurst Road and Alum Chine. These are: Studland Road, plus Beaulieu, Burnaby, Crosby and Earle Roads. We shall start our tour at Beaulieu Road, which is opposite the entrance to Zetland Court. As this heads down towards the…
Alumhurst Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth
Alumhurst Road. Stretching from the western end of Seamoor Road, Alumhurst Road runs all the way to the bottom of Alum Chine. It is largely residential, although there are a few businesses along the way. Starting at the northern end, it is dominated by the Libertine Pub which includes the Forge Pizza restaurant. Next to…