Echoes

IN PICTURES: Incredible images of our Yellow Buses through the years

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Yellow Buses through the ages - in pictures

Watch: Incredible video of Bournemouth in 1986! Do you remember it like this?

Watch: Incredible video of Bournemouth in 1986! Do you remember it like this?

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Video shows Bournemouth of 1986 and 1987! Remember it like this?

Durley Hall Hotel

Durley Hall Hotel

The former Bournemouth villa that became a hotel

Pictures of summer in Poole in 1983.

Pictures of summer in Poole in 1983.

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Pictures of when we enjoyed a right scorcher in Poole

criterion4 - pic by Richard Crease - Criterion arcade in Bournemouth

criterion4 - pic by Richard Crease - Criterion arcade in Bournemouth

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Seven Bournemouth pubs from the past – which was your favourite?

Kevin's House and Glasshoppers are set to host a 35th reunion.

Kevin's House and Glasshoppers are set to host a 35th reunion.

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The 80s nightclub that had 22,000 members before it even opened

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This idyllic spot was built on and is now a Bournemouth landmark

Scaplen's Court museum.

Scaplen's Court museum.

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This 'haunted' Poole building has a long and rich history

A flooded Blandford after the 1979 storms.

A flooded Blandford after the 1979 storms.

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Pictures of when flooding left Dorset devastated

Fordingbridge in the 1960s.

Fordingbridge in the 1960s.

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Manhunt was on for man suspected of murdering pensioner

Nicci Mann, Michael Geaves, Terri Mann and Joanne Cross.

Nicci Mann, Michael Geaves, Terri Mann and Joanne Cross.

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Smiles all around at opening of new bar in 2004

Shalfleet Creek, Isle of Wight.

Shalfleet Creek, Isle of Wight.

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Police chased escapee by land and sea

Fisherman's Walk.

Fisherman's Walk.

Stroll back through time with old pictures of Fisherman's Walk

Old Echo 1979, scanned 29.9.08. Harry Corbett and Sooty opened Cancer Research fair in Boscombe.

Old Echo 1979, scanned 29.9.08. Harry Corbett and Sooty opened Cancer Research fair in Boscombe.

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All the fun of the 1979 fair - did you go to any of these?

b Ringwood toddlers play day - March 1960.

b Ringwood toddlers play day - March 1960.

A most magical day for Ringwood youngsters in 1980

Balmer Lawn Hotel.

Balmer Lawn Hotel.

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Old pictures show beauty of a New Forest village

Ringwood Junior School

Ringwood Junior School

Dorset schools broke world record and raised cash in 2004

Slinky Easter Ball at the BIC.

Slinky Easter Ball at the BIC.

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Pics of when we went raving in Bournemouth on this special night

French market in Poole - September 11, 1999..

French market in Poole - September 11, 1999..

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A past Poole tradition we said goodbye to

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Dorset station closed almost century ago but parts are preserved

Christchurch Regatta - August 18, 1979..

Christchurch Regatta - August 18, 1979..

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Were you pictured at Christchurch Regatta in 1979?

Old postcard of Christchurch Road, Boscombe.

Old postcard of Christchurch Road, Boscombe.

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The transformation of one of Boscombe's busiest roads

Blondie at BIC montage.

Blondie at BIC montage.

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When Blondie played at BIC - were you there?

The Shell House on Southbourne Overcliff is demolished: Even the old garage which is still decorated with shells is being demolished..

The Shell House on Southbourne Overcliff is demolished: Even the old garage which is still decorated with shells is being demolished..

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Shell house through the years - we still miss it so much!

Postcards of Meyrick Park, Bournemouth.

Postcards of Meyrick Park, Bournemouth.

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Vital part in the development of Bournemouth captured in old postcards

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

pix by Andy Horsfield - 06/04/04 - pWimrac02 Women only Poole 5km race around Poole Park in aid of the Ovacome charity.......the mass start...

pix by Andy Horsfield - 06/04/04 - pWimrac02 Women only Poole 5km race around Poole Park in aid of the Ovacome charity.......the mass start...

Race was on to raise money for charity

Swanage Pier from old postcards.

Swanage Pier from old postcards.

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Swanage Pier looked amazing in old pictures

On the corner of Wentworth Ave and Southbourne Road. Photo: Grahame Austin Collection

On the corner of Wentworth Ave and Southbourne Road. Photo: Grahame Austin Collection

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Shopping in Southbourne in the 1970s - 7 pics to whisk you back

Having a pint or two.

Having a pint or two.

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Fancy a pint? Pics from first Poole beer festival

Milford on Sea old postcard.

Milford on Sea old postcard.

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Incredible old pictures of seaside village from vintage postcards

In 1983 Princess Anne visited Upton Country Park Save the Children's summer fete where these children won fancy dress prizes. They are left to right, Lisa Bradbury, 4, of Parkstone as Hay Fever, Christopher Barnet,7, of Oakdale as Liquorice Allsort

In 1983 Princess Anne visited Upton Country Park Save the Children's summer fete where these children won fancy dress prizes. They are left to right, Lisa Bradbury, 4, of Parkstone as Hay Fever, Christopher Barnet,7, of Oakdale as Liquorice Allsort

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Pictures remind us of what life was like in Poole in 1983

Berlins nightclub

Berlins nightclub

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Remember when we went clubbing at Berlins?

ABBA landing at Hurn Airport 12th Sept 1981.

ABBA landing at Hurn Airport 12th Sept 1981.

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Superstar music chart toppers left HUGE tip for hotel staff

Fascinating photo of Old Christchurch Road pictured here in the early 1970s showing Plummers the department store to the right and WH Smith, Hope Brothers, House of Bewlay a tobacconist on the opposite side. Photo: Grahame Austin Collection..

Fascinating photo of Old Christchurch Road pictured here in the early 1970s showing Plummers the department store to the right and WH Smith, Hope Brothers, House of Bewlay a tobacconist on the opposite side. Photo: Grahame Austin Collection..

Pictures show Old Christchurch Road as it was in the 1970s

Aerial shot of Lymington from April 2004.

Aerial shot of Lymington from April 2004.

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Aerial shots of Lymington - see how much (or how little) it's changed

Bobby's unveils new feature in nod to old shopping centre

Total eclipse from Dorset in 1999.

Total eclipse from Dorset in 1999.

Total eclipse set to cast a shadow today - remember it in 1999?

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Remember this? Pictures of Bournemouth town centre 15 years ago vs now

Bournemouth, circa 1910.

Bournemouth, circa 1910.

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'Overworked' landlady guilty of stealing from pub guests

Do you remember when Bournemouth town centre had a public swimming pool?

Do you remember when Bournemouth town centre had a public swimming pool?

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PHOTOS: Do you remember the BIC swimming pool?

The Back to the Future screening at the ABC cinema in Bournemouth's Westover Road

The Back to the Future screening at the ABC cinema in Bournemouth's Westover Road

Heyday of cinema chain ABC to be remembered at special event

Eagle's Nest, one of Bournemouth's oldest buildings.

Eagle's Nest, one of Bournemouth's oldest buildings.

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This was one of Bournemouth's earliest houses

Ex-Saints player Mr Bryn Elliott and his wife Sheila enjoying their Diamond wedding celebrations in 2010.

Ex-Saints player Mr Bryn Elliott and his wife Sheila enjoying their Diamond wedding celebrations in 2010.

Gunman, knifeman and masked raiders - Saints player was threatened by them all

Ex-Saints player Mr Bryn Elliott and his wife Sheila enjoying their Diamond wedding celebrations in 2010.

Ex-Saints player Mr Bryn Elliott and his wife Sheila enjoying their Diamond wedding celebrations in 2010.

Gunman, knifeman and masked raiders - Saints player was threatened by them all

Bournemouth High School

Bournemouth High School

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Inventor of prawn cocktail went to Bournemouth school

Halo nightclub in Exeter Road, Bournemouth Image:

Halo nightclub in Exeter Road, Bournemouth Image:

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'Memories of church before Halo'

Visitors pictures of the underwhelming event.

Visitors pictures of the underwhelming event.

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Slapped elf and brawling dads - farce similar to 'Willy's Chocolate Experience'

Sixpenny Handley

Sixpenny Handley

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Woodcutter shot and killed love rival

Westover Garage with the Westover Ice rink above, Westover Road, Bournemouth.

Westover Garage with the Westover Ice rink above, Westover Road, Bournemouth.

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Westover Ice Rink and how much we all miss it

Emperor of India.

Emperor of India.

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Emperor of India was the largest of its kind in Bournemouth

The Grand Bingo hall at Poole Road in Westbourne. ..

The Grand Bingo hall at Poole Road in Westbourne. ..

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'Fond memories of Westbourne from the 60s'

An artist's impression of what the former Lyndhurst Park Hotel site will look like

An artist's impression of what the former Lyndhurst Park Hotel site will look like

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Update on work to replace landmark hotel with 80 homes

Christchurch High Street in 1980...Copyright Bnemth Echo 1980.

Christchurch High Street in 1980...Copyright Bnemth Echo 1980.

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Remember Christchurch in the 1980s? Refresh your memories here

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