Victorian Bournemouth (247) has discussed the main subjects covered by the last quarter’s articles. They dealt with the overall subject of commercial life. It provided examples of success and failure among local companies. It highlighted changes within the scale of enterprise, much of it now conducted by companies operating on a national scale. Changes also occurred because of technological improvements. This created challenges, which Bournemouth companies did not always overcome. Changes in commerce also created opportunities for individuals to advance. Some proved successful (shop girls), others less so (carpenters’ strike).