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The high street in Poole is totally unique; it stretches from the water’s edge at Poole Quay (Lowe High Street) right up to the Dolphin Shopping Centre, which is Dorset’s largest covered shopping centre with plenty of large brand names to satisfy any shoppers wants and needs. There is plenty of choice with independents and chains alike, and ...
The award of up to £625,000 to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council will deliver a Heritage Action Zone focussed on the High Street to the Quayside, forming part of wider regeneration plans for Poole town centre. The Heritage Action Zone will fund repairs to historic buildings and bring vacant buildings and upper floors back into use ...
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- The Lord Nelson. One of many old pubs on the Quay, The Lord Nelson was built in 1764; however, it has only held its current name since 1810, when it was changed to honour Lord Nelson after his death at The Battle of Trafalgar a few years earlier.
- The Jolly Sailor. This pub is located immediately to the left of The Lord Nelson, and is famous for one of its former landlords, who repeatedly jumped off the quay to save people from drowning.
- Poole Arms. Yet another pub on the Quay is the Poole Arms. This one is particularly notable because it is the oldest building on the waterfront, dating back to the early 17th century.
- Custom House. The original Custom House was built here in 1747, but was rebuilt in the same style in 1813 after being destroyed by a fire. There is an interesting smuggler story linked to the Custom House: in 1747 a gang of sixty armed smugglers broke into the building and stole a smuggled cargo of tea which had been seized and stored inside.
Poole High Street Cultural Programme Poole Museum, 4 High St, Poole, England BH15 1BW, United Kingdom Social Media: #PooleHAZ #HistoricHighStreets #YourHighStreetPoole Email: poolehshazculture@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Join us as we delve into the delights of this coastal gem and discover why it’s the perfect destination for your summer getaway. Official Visitor Information for Poole, England. Find things to do, hotels and accommodation, attractions, events, restaurants, shopping, maps – everything you need to plan and book your holiday to Poole.
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Mar 26, 2024 · 2. FOUR years of work to transform Poole’s high street has concluded. The £1.25m improvement programme to enhance and protect historical assets while making the town centre more attractive for ...
