Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town on the south coast of England directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast. With Poole to the west and Christchurch in the east, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation.
The town centre has notable Victorian architecture and the 202-foot (62 m) spire of St Peter's Church. Bournemouth's location has made it a popular destination for tourists, attracting over five million visitors annually with its beaches and popular nightlife.
Here is a black and white photo collection that shows everyday life of Bournemouth from between the 1940s and 1950s.
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