Bournemouths growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, and it became a town in 1870. Part of the historic county of Hampshire, Bournemouth joined Dorset for administrative purposes following the reorganisation of local government in 1974.

Is Bournemouth part of Hampshire?

Bournemouth, seaside resort town and unitary authority, geographic county of Dorset, historic county of Hampshire, southern England. It is located on the English Channel just west of Christchurch.

Did Poole used to be in Hampshire?

From 1984 to 1994, Poole was part of the Dorset East and Hampshire West constituency and from 1994 to 1999, Poole was part of the Dorset and East Devon constituency represented by Conservative Bryan Cassidy.

When did Bournemouth become a town?

1870 Before it was founded by Tregonwell, much of the area was a deserted heathland, visited by smugglers and fishermen. Bournemouth grew rapidly as a town in 1870 with the arrival of the railway. Historically part of Hampshire, it joined Dorset in 1974.

Is Dorset part of Hampshire?

Dorset, administrative, geographic, and historic county of southwestern England. It is bordered by the English Channel (south) and the counties of Devon (west), Hampshire (east), and Somerset and Wiltshire (both north). The historic town of Dorchester, in the south, is the county seat.

Is Hampshire a good place to live?

A beautiful county and highly desirable place to live, Hampshire has quaint villages, two National Parks and vibrant cities.

Is Bournemouth a safe city?

Bournemouth is the most dangerous city in Dorset, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Dorsets 274 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Bournemouth in 2020 was 91 crimes per 1,000 people.

Is Poole nice place to live?

Poole is an incredibly desirable place to live and, with all of its amenities and attractions, its easy to see why. For shops and restaurants, the Quay should be your first port of call, but there are also plenty of great stores and eateries dotted around the town. For eating and drinking, youll be spoilt for choice.