Poole Collection

New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Artist: Norman Wilkinson
New Power Stations, advert for British Electricity, 1951. Paintings of power stations (artists in brackets): Cliff Quay, near Ipswich, Suffolk (Norman Wilkinson); Poole

Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1 - Entrance to Poole Harbour
The No.1 steam-powered Sandbanks chain ferry. Sandbanks Ferry is a vehicular chain ferry which crosses the entrance of Poole Harbour in the English county of Dorset

Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset
Sandbanks - a small peninsula or spit crossing the mouth of Poole Harbour on the English Channel coast at Poole in Dorset, England. The Childrens Pond. Date: circa 1930s

Poole Pottery - Shaping a pot on the potters wheel
Shaping a pot on the potters wheel. Poole Pottery was founded in 1873 on Poole quayside, where it continued to produce pottery by hand before moving its factory operations away from the quay in 1999

Market Place, Blandford Forum, Dorset
Market Place, Blandford Forum, near Poole, Dorset, England. Date: 1904

Compton Acres Garden Pond, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chalk cliffs and sea stacks Harry Rocks near Studland Poole Harbour Dorset UK
MAB-819 Chalk cliffs and sea stacks Harry Rocks near Studland Harbour Dorset UK Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Compton Acres Gardens at Canford Cliffs, near Poole, Dorset
View of Compton Acres Gardens in the village of Canford Cliffs, near Poole, Dorset. Bright pink flowers can be seen through an archway with a wrought iron gate

The Old Customs House, now a pavement cafe, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

William Thompsons fight off Poole, Dorset, 30 May 1695. Thompson was a local fisherman whose fishing boat was fired on by a French privateer near the Isle of Purbeck

General Sir Frederick Poole, British army officer, WW1
Major General Sir Frederick Cuthbert Poole (1869-1936), British army officer. He joined the Royal Artillery in 1889, and served in the Second Boer War and the First World War. Date: circa 1914-1918

Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Alum Chine Suspension Bridge, Bournemouth, Dorset
Alum Chine Suspension Bridge, Bournemouth, near Poole, Dorset, England. Date: 1920s

1840s Victorian Map of Dorset

England, Dorset, Poole, Waterfront Bars and Pubs

Schooner C & F Nurse in Poole Harbour
Schooner C & F Nurse (right), a coast hopper, in Poole Harbour, Dorset. Date: circa 1930s

Poole Pottery on display at the Gieves Gallery at 22 Old Bond Street, London. Poole Pottery was founded in 1873 on Poole quayside

Alleged Abnormal levitation of a table
Undated photograph of the alleged abnormal levitation of a table (inverted), photographed at a sance with Mrs Poole of Winnipeg. HPG/1/7/25

Durham County Rugby Team: Parkinson, Stephenson, Swinburne, Marston, Wilson, Bell, Johnston, Humphreys, Todd, Troup, Thompson, Poole, Martin, Kassell, Swainston, Geenty, Hill, Oakes, Gibbon, Hall

Pair of Celtic Bronze Bulls, Bulbury Camp, Dorset, England, c1st century BC - c1st century. Probably mountings from a chariot-spoke

Purple-throated hummingbirds, male
In a fascinating example of sexual dimorphism and plant-animal relationships: the male hummingbird with a larger body and short

Traction Engine & Three Trailers, Branksome Chine, Dorset
Traction Engine & Three Trailers, Branksome Chine, Poole, near Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Waterloo Sunday School Outing Date: 1906

High Street, Swanage, Dorset
High Street, Swanage, near Poole, Dorset, England. Showing Frank Coxs Boot Stores Date: 1905

Wessex: The Broadstone Golf Links, near Poole (colour litho)
8663345 Wessex: The Broadstone Golf Links, near Poole (colour litho) by Tyndale, Walter Frederick Roofe (1856-1943); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broadstone Golf Links, near Poole)

Poole, 7 miles NW, Sturminster Marshall, Maypole on Village Green (litho)
8633414 Poole, 7 miles NW, Sturminster Marshall, Maypole on Village Green (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poole, 7 miles NW, Sturminster Marshall)

Poole (colour litho)
8659575 Poole (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poole. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Smugglers)

A Representation of ye Smuggler's breaking open ye King's. Custom House at Poole (litho)
8643731 A Representation of ye Smuggler's breaking open ye King's. Custom House at Poole (litho) by English School

Poole from Parkstone (litho)
8642269 Poole from Parkstone (litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Poole from Parkstone)

England, Dorset, Poole, Sandbanks Beach

RWF Willie Poole - shrimping
Fat man with big bum shrimping in rock pools on a beach, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, England. This is RWF Willy Poole 1940-2017. Writer, countryman, humourist, master of foxhounds

Mary Elizabeth Mimi Smith (nee Stanley; 24 April 1906 to 6 December 1991). Mary Elizabeth Stanley, known fondly as Aunt Mimi

Tony Blackburn on holiday in Poole, Dorset. Summer weather there has not been very good - like most of the British Isles. Tony goes paddling in the sea in the rain. 10th August 1968

Poole BH15 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Poole BH15 4

Branksome Chine and Lake, c1910. From Souvenir of Bournemouth. [J. H. Bishop, Bournemouth, ]

Old Harry Rocks, Ballard Down, Jurassic Coast, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England, UK

Old Harry Rocks from Ballard Down, Swanage, Dorset, England

Royal Marine jumps into the sea from Sea King helicopter
Royal Marines from Poole conduct sea drills as part of their ongoing training, deploying from a Royal Navy Sea King helicopter into the cold surf below

Poole England Skyline
Michael Tompsett

Reverend Francis Poole

Reverened Francis Poole

The Quay, Poole early 1900's

Market Street, Poole early 1900's

Poole The Quay early 1900s

High Street, Poole early 1900's

Poole Market Street early 1900s

Poole Harbour Offices early 1900s

Poole High Street early 1900s

Poole Harbour early 1900s

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Poole, a picturesque town nestled in Dorset, England, is a place of rich history and natural beauty. From the renowned Poole Pottery, where skilled artisans shape pots on the potters wheel with precision and artistry, to the iconic Sandbanks Chain Ferry No. 1 that stands as an entrance to the breathtaking Poole Harbour. Speaking of Sandbanks, this stunning coastal area in Poole boasts mesmerizing views and sandy beaches that attract visitors from far and wide. The chalk cliffs and sea stacks at Harry Rocks near Studland add an extra touch of drama to the already awe-inspiring scenery. For those seeking tranquility amidst nature's wonders, Compton Acres Garden Pond at Canford Cliffs offers a serene escape. The meticulously manicured gardens surrounding it are a testament to human creativity blending harmoniously with Mother Nature's gifts. Stepping back into history, Market Place in Blandford Forum takes us on a journey through time with its charming architecture and bustling atmosphere. Meanwhile, The Old Customs House in Poole has transformed itself into a vibrant pavement cafe while still retaining its historical charm. Notable figures also have ties to this remarkable town; General Sir Frederick Poole stands as a symbol of British army excellence during World War I. And let's not forget William Thompsons' valiant fight off against invaders in 1695 – an event etched forever in local folklore. Finally, no visit would be complete without exploring Poole Quay - alive with activity day or night. This bustling hub showcases both modernity and tradition coexisting seamlessly along its vibrant waterfront.