Victorian Bournemouth (205) examines how Joseph Cutler used a public dinner given in his favour as a platform for furthering his political career. A divisive civic figure, Cutler had his eye on the first borough elections, his dream the mayor’s regalia. The dinner eschewed politics for bolstering his public image. The resort’s power brokers declined their invitations. A splendid occasion failed in its apparent purpose, for, at next year’s elections, voters did not favour Joseph Cutler .
Victorian Bournemouth (198) examines the social profiles of men acting in an official capacity for one or more of the local sporting clubs.
Victorian Bournemouth (195) provides a summary of the recent subjects and themes covered in the last quarter’s articles.
Victorian Bournemouth (191) finds some extreme business methods practised by money-lenders during the 1880s.
Victorian Bournemouth (186) continues studying the extent to which successful traders stepped into wider civic and community roles.
Victorian Bournemouth (182) summarises articles that touched on working people and different aspects of their lives.
Victorian Bournemouth (169) discusses and extends aspects of subjects covered in the last quarter’s articles.
Victorian Bournemouth (167) investigates how the appointment of Rev. Bennett’s first two successors at St Peter’s disrupted the parish.
Victorian Bournemouth (163) explores a short-lived satirical column which appeared in the resort’s local press during the 1880s.
Victorian Bournemouth (162) examines the process of the resort’s incorporation through the eyes of its promoters.