Victorian Bournemouth (232) notes that Meyrick Park, the resort’s first golf course, boosted the local economy by attracting gentle folk and leisured people to the new sport of golf. This supported tourism and promoted Bournemouth’s fashionable image. It also provided jobs, bringing income and an opportunity for social improvement to local working people.
Victorian Bournemouth (231) has explored the fortunes of the resort’s CEWMU during the 1890s. It finds a group that prospered. It supported a variety of cultural activities and meeting points where the religious message perhaps acted at most as an undertow. Members found opportunities for social and cultural experiences. They could also read a newsletter. Crumpler’s support, energy, and direction stimulated the spread of similar groups across the suburbs.
Victorian Bournemouth (227) has delved into the contributions of its members to the Cage Bird Association, shedding light on their social standing. The study reveals that a group of working individuals formed the club’s backbone, some of whom may have cultivated friendships and connections beyond its confines. In particular, the involvement of both a coachman and his employer (a wealthy physician) suggests that a shared love for birds transcended social boundaries.