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The Book of Poole: Harbour and Town (Halsgrove Parish History S.) This is another in the Halsgrove Parish History series, reminding us of the people and events that have made our communities what they are today, celebrating the past and providing a stepping stone to the future. The photographs in this unique volume, many of them previously unpublished, are a vital record of the history and inhabitants of this ancient settlement brought together from accross the community. Poole is Dorset's biggest historic town and home to the second largest natural harbour in the world. It includes Harmworthy, the Old Town and Sandbanks, the most valuable real estate this side of Tokyo. The Second World War re-established Poole as a major transatlantic base for the flying-boat services. It also witnessed D-Day invasion bares and Royal Marine commandos of the Special Boat Squadron. The Book of Poole reveals how, even today, Georgian streets and Victorian potteries are the backdrop to a constantly changing scene, which remains home to a thriving community. All this and much more, is detailed in this 160 page book, copiously illustrated throughout with over 200 historic photographs of the places and people who have made up the thriving community of Poole and its surrounding parish.

The Golden Years of Poole Golden Years of Poole is a collection of photographs form a time not- so-long-ago. It is not a history book, rather a nostalgic look at life concentrating on that most eventful period in our recent past centred around the 1940s, 50s and 60s. Each picture is brought to life with generous, well researched captions that will rekindle thoughts of how things were in the Poole of our childhood, the Poole of our parents, and perhaps even our grandparents. Inside this book you will find images of everyday life, including people at work, at play, on the move and in the town centre. Every facet of Poole nostalgia finds a place.

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