Month: November 2025

Victorian Bournemouth (254)
5th Period

Victorian Bournemouth (254): books for all

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Victorian Bournemouth (254) charts the successful establishment of Bournemouth’s Public Library through the collaborative efforts of two men having different social backgrounds and political leanings. Despite the opposition stemming from social segregation, the Conservative (Leveson Scarth) remained steadfast in working with the Liberal (Whitting) to create an educational resource that transcended social boundaries. This partnership between the sons of a clergyman and of an innkeeper united a broader team to achieve this transformative goal. 

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Victorian Bournemouth (253)
5th Period

Victorian Bournemouth (253): companions (3)

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Victorian Bournemouth (253) examines the experiences and professional relationships of six women who served as companions in Bournemouth in 1901. While some women in this role secured long-term positions with their employers, others took the job primarily for financial reasons before getting married. Some companions remained with their employer for many years, earning formal acknowledgement for their dedication and friendship.

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Victorian Bournemouth (252)
5th Period

Victorian Bournemouth (252): companions (2)

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Victorian Bournemouth (252) has found that, underneath the stereotype depiction of a companion, considerable variation applies. Furthermore, the nature of a longer-term appointment may have changed over time. Also, employers of social ambition may have described an employee as a ‘companion’ to enhance their personal reputation. 

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