Aerial pictures of Wimborne, Sandbanks, Bournemouth, Poole, Mudeford and Swanage

The Daily Echo has opened up its vault, uncovering for the first time in years a selection of wonderful aerials from days gone past. Areas included are Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Wimborne and Swanage. More images to follow.

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This aerial picture of Wimborne was found in the Daily Echo vaults and taken from a 5in x 4in black and white negative. We think it was taken in the early 1950s. Can any reader make a more accurate guess? Want to buy it? Click here

Sandbanks in 1953. Want to buy it? Click here







Sandbanks in 1960 – by Echo photographer Harry Ashley. Want to buy it? Click here












This aerial picture of Poole Quay was taken from a 5in x 4in black and white negative. The workings of the quay are shown in all their glory. Some of the buildings are recognisable from today, though there are some significant absences. Want to buy it? Click here

Mudeford quay has changed over the last 50 years or so. It’s believed the black-and-white picture was taken about 1960. Want to buy it? Click here

This aerial picture of Swanage circa 1960 shows not much has changed in the last 50 years or so. Want to buy it? Click here

This aerial picture of Poole Quay we think was taken in the late 1940s or 1950s. Want to buy it? Click here

This aerial picture of the East Cliff, Bournemouth circa 1960. Want to buy it? Click here

This aerial picture of the Poole Harbour was taken 1940s-1950s. Want to buy it? Click here