Bournemouth: main post office, 1896-2008
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Bournemouth: main post office, 1896-2008
Image: © Chris Downer Taken: 15 Jul 2007
After occupying several locations, in 1896 the main post office in Bournemouth moved to these purpose-built premises in Beckford Place, which was renamed Post Office Road in around 1900. In March 2008 it is due to be relocated to within WH Smith.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.720542
Longitude
-1.878405