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We apologise to all those who turned up for the Ghost Walk on Monday 30th April at 6.30pm. This was entirely due to an error in the Evening Echo and not the reponsibility of the CHS. The walk did in fact leave at 7pm as arranged. The problem is currently being investigated.
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Editor's Pick
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Bosley Farm. Part II
Posted on May 16, 2012 | No CommentsIn our last issue we looked at the early history of Bosley Farm ending with its use as a tea garden and poultry farm between the wars. In the thirties plots of land were sold for building, then known as the Bosley Farm Estate, which began to change the whole area. -
Did Romans design Christchurch?
Posted on May 14, 2012 | No CommentsWe know that Christchurch was the Saxon Burgh of Tweoxneam, (the place) “betwixt the waters” (Avon and Stour). But was the town once a Roman/British settlement? -
Pugin at Highcliffe Castle
Posted on May 11, 2012 | No CommentsFor many years I accepted, without question, the story told by the Christchurch architect Benjamin Ferrey (1810-1880) about how the illustrious Augustus W. N. Pugin rudely departed from the partly-built Highcliffe Castle after barely one night’s stay with its owner, Lord Stuart de Rothesay. -
Reminiscences of Christchurch. By William Tucker, J.P. Part 6
Posted on May 8, 2012 | No CommentsAbout the year 1856 the old Country House, a range of thatched buildings comprising the Public House and outhouses, which stood in the road just above Mr. Linwood Pike’s, leaving only about 14ft of roadway, was pulled down and the site thrown into road. -
Sir John Millais R.A. (1829-96) & Christchurch
Posted on May 5, 2012 | No CommentsIn Christchurch we are most fortunate to have a large painting by Millais, “The Widow’s Mite”. This was an early work by the Pre-Raphaelite artist in 1847, now hung in the Priory Church.
Today’s news- Christchurch students visit hotel to learn about fresh produce May 17, 2012
- Young Christchurch chefs serve up Olympic treats May 16, 2012
- Wanted: hit and run mobility scooter driver hunted by police May 15, 2012
- Feast for food fans: 70,000 visit Christchurch Food Festival over the weekend May 14, 2012
- Mountain bike park at Chewton Bunny is turned down for near future May 13, 2012
Reports From Events
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‘The Royal Yacht Britannia’ by Mike Crankshaw
07 March 2012 3:46 PM | No CommentsMike was a cook on the Royal Yacht Britannia and his knowledge and insight gave us a fascinating glimpse of life at sea on one of the best loved boats in British history.
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‘Building Submarines’ by Rev. Stuart Timbrell
08 February 2012 3:35 PM | No CommentsNow those of us who enjoy a regular local history talk will no doubt be familiar with the hilarious tales from Reverand Timbrell. Those who don't get out much should really make an exception for one of his talks, especially if you enjoy a good laugh.
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