Bournemouth at War (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Amberley Publishing, Chalford, 2024

1445693542 / 9781445693545

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Paperback. Bournemouth was originally a deserted heathland on Englands south coast until the area was developed as a health resort in the early nineteenth century. The town grew rapidly in size and by 1900 Bournemouth was firmly established as a popular tourist destination and a fashionable home by the sea with grand hotels, gardens, a concert hall and a host of other cultural and entertainment venues. During the Second World War Bournemouth was a direct target, with aerial bombing raids destroying many homes and familiar buildings with a significant loss of life. The seafront was fortified and the beach mined and covered with obstacles as it was a possible target of invasion, and many iron structures were dismantled for the war effort. Communities learned to deal with rationing, air raids and large numbers of evacuees. The war had a devastating effect on local communities through the loss of life, the destruction of familiar places, the movement of people and the hardships experienced at home, but it was also a time of courage and fortitude in an effort to continue with everyday life. In this book, local historian and author John Needham has captured the tribulations of the times in words and pictures, telling the stories of many local men, women and children during this trying period.Bournemouth at War pays tribute to the people of this town who served, died and lived through the Second World War, and how they managed to endure in the face of the horrors of conflict. Bournemouth at War is a tribute to the wartime record of the people of the town of Bournemouth in the Second World War. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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Title
Bournemouth at War (Paperback)
Author
John Needham
Publisher
Amberley Publishing, Chalford
Publication year
2024
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
1445693542
ISBN 13
9781445693545

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