Bournemouth’s Natural Science Society flourished in the resort during the 1880s. The society acted as a forum for people having quite different interests yet all connected by a shared zeal for scientific study and new technology. Thus, to those having similar interests, the society made Bournemouth an attractive destination.
Victorian Bournemouth (199) explores how the resort’s fine arts culture flourished and broadened during the 1880s.
Victorian Bournemouth (196) uses auctioneers’ advertisements for house contents to learn about the taste exhibited by the resort’s residents.
Victorian Bournemouth (195) provides a summary of the recent subjects and themes covered in the last quarter’s articles.
Victorian Bournemouth (180) observes how Guardians of its Union workhouse reacted to challenges occurring during the 1880s.
Victorian Bournemouth (169) discusses and extends aspects of subjects covered in the last quarter’s articles.
Victorian Bournemouth (168) continues the story of trouble rocking St Peter’s parish after its long-established vicar, A. M. Bennett, died.
Victorian Bournemouth (167) investigates how the appointment of Rev. Bennett’s first two successors at St Peter’s disrupted the parish.
Victorian Bournemouth (165) analyses the men who sat on the judicial bench, applying the law to maintain order.
Victorian Bournemouth (164) introduces a series of articles relating to the Petty Sessions and Police Court during the 1880s.