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©Martin
An Edward VII-reign postbox with a last collection of 5:30pm on weekdays and 12:30pm on Saturdays.
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.1km<br/>[[1177226]] has been renamed, to "Pokesdown for Boscombe"; with new signage, and the platform canopy pillars repainted. Perhaps they are expecting trainloads of surfers looking for the nearby surf reef, if it is ever completed.
©Mike Faherty
Dist:0.1km<br/>Station originally opened 1886, on the Christchurch-Bournemouth line. Originally called Boscombe, renamed Pokesdown 1897. Buildings rebuilt in severe style 1930s; sunray decorations above entrance. For more information, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pokesdown_railway_station
©Mike Faherty
Dist:0.1km<br/>Imposing Victorian pub opposite Pokesdown station [[1177226]]. Externally, intricate roofs, walls partially hung with scalloped tiles, etched glass windows. Internally, rectangular bar with drinking & eating areas left, front & right; music, TV, pool & garden. Cask ales on offer at my visit: Ringwood Best, Marston's Sweet Chariot. For some customer reviews, see http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/23/2321/Bell/Pokesdown
©Mike Faherty
Dist:0.1km<br/>The only road in the Bournemouth/Poole area with the word 'Leap' in its name, pictured on the leap day of 2008.
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.2km<br/>This postbox stands on the corner of Connaught Road, a short cul-de-sac. Immediately behind it is the sign welcoming motorists to Pokesdown.
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.2km<br/>Looking west along the track towards Pokesdown station from the bridge where Southbourne Rd crosses it.
©Nigel Mykura
Dist:0.2km<br/>Listed building erected in 1857.
©Michael FORD
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©Chris Downer
Dist:0.2km<br/>The London Waterloo to Bournemouth train on the stretch of track between the road bridge on Southbourne Road, Southbourne and Pokesdown Station. The houses on the left are on Stourvale Road, Pokesdown
©Elaine M Findlay
Dist:0.2km<br/>Looking from a train which has called at Pokesdown, along the excellent mural which was completed last summer. See also [[2800632]].
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.2km<br/>Completed in the late summer of 2011, this mural runs all along the very long platform wall and depicts various images of trains and buses down the years. The artist is Adam Klodzinzki.
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.2km<br/>This imposing building, on the corner of Hannington Road, was the first permanent home of the Bournemouth East School of Science and Art, which had been established in 1892 in rented premises in Drummond Road. The recently founded Education Committee of Bournemouth County Borough Council sought to provide purpose-built premises for the College, and here it is – the foundation stone was laid in September 1898 and the building opened twelve months later. At one of its Inspections in 1901, it was recognised as one of few institutions where the teaching of building construction and decorative arts were being correctly conducted. Today, it is a health centre/clinic, and also houses the 896 Club, a youth club which is named after its address and nicknamed The Numbers.
©Chris Downer
Dist:0.2km<br/>At Pokesdown.
©Michael FORD

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