"Poole Arms" public house, Poole
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"Poole Arms" public house, Poole
Image: © Jim Osley Taken: 3 Jan 2017
Grade II listed: description at this https://www.historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1275359. Notable for its ceramic tile elevation. "Probably the oldest building on the 'New Quay' is the Poole Arms, parts of which date back to the early 17th century. The front wall is covered with tiles made by Carter's of Poole, the forerunners of Poole Pottery link will open in new window . You will see the Poole Coat of Arms, which is a shield with a swimming dolphin and three scallop shells. The shells are the symbol of St. James, to whom the parish church is dedicated. Underneath is the town motto: 'Ad morem villae de Poole – According to the custom of the town of Poole'"" - quoted from this http://www.pooletourism.com/page/ref:I483ED26E32D39/
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Image Location
Latitude
50.712305
Longitude
-1.987087