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Withermoor Road, BOURNEMOUTH, BH9 2NU

Several branches of this barber’s-shop chain exist in Bournemouth. They were previously called Wanna Haircut but grammarians were concerned that this kind of colloquialism contributed to a perceived downfall in literacy standards, and campaigned – successfully, evidently – that it be changed. Although the sign prominently states "We are open", it is Sunday and they are not.

This postbox stands outside the Image, while in the background is Image

Stanfield Road Post Office occupied this small frontage to the right of the off licence, from 1930 when it replaced a branch in nearby Heathwood Road, till its closure in March 2004. Although its address is 58a Stanfield Road, its door faces Withermoor Road - Stanfield is the other road at this junction. It was one of the smallest suburban sub-post offices anywhere and its actual date of closure was a few weeks later than the other Bournemouth ones, because at the time the main Winton office was closed for a short period mid-move (see Image).

The shop stands on the crossroads of Stanfield Road (left) and the more major Withermoor Road (ahead right). The other shopfront, despite facing Withermoor, actually has the address 58a Stanfield Road and is the Image

This telephone box, outside Image, has its door covered by a Government health message, aimed at parents, warning that underage drinking is twice as likely to result in unprotected sex. At night, the previous advert for Greggs, the bakers, is still clearly visible, somewhat unfortunately.

This dance studio in Kemp Road was once the hall of the Rechabites, a movement of total abstinence from alcohol. The building was listed as the Rechabites’ hall in the Kelly's directory of 1975.

There was hardly any light along Maple Road - if you struggle to see the detail, move your laptop monitor up slightly and you should see the detail.