SINCE launching our new group We Grew Up in Bournemouth and Poole, more than 1,200 of our readers have joined the growing community to share their memories and images of Dorset.
We’ve also been delving into our archives and sharing a plethora of images from a range of decades.
From pubs to landmarks, cinemas to old shops – our members have been reminiscing about it all.
But it’s not just Bournemouth and Poole open for discussion, we’re encouraging those in the surrounding areas to join, enjoy and contribute too.
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These pictures were sent in by members and their memories shared.
Facebook group member M Yolanda posted this picture and wrote: "This hotel was in Exeter Road, by the Winter Gardens, I think that it was called Merville hotel when I took this picture in the late 70's."
Facebook group member Pauline Saint posted this image of Embassy youith club in 1968.
Stevie Maidment posted this image on the Facebook group and wrote: "Winton Liberal dart team back in the late 70s. Me with the perm, LOL. Left to right back: George Cannings, Steve Maidment, Scotty Bob. Front: Dave Bolsom, Jim Kelly and Tony Maidment."
M Yolanda posted this picture on the group and wrote: "This is Lenny Henry (summer 1979) in a pub called Spats, it was in Lansdowne and he is with my flat mates. He was working at The Pavillion along with Keith Harris and Orville."
Facebook member Clare Woods posted this picture and wrote: "Myself and my brother at the park that used to be at strouden park football ground. Not sure what year but must have been late 70s.
Facebook member David Bowen posted this picture from a Saturday night at Bournmouth Town Hall in 1980 and wrote: "Anna Marie, Michelle (?), Paul Simms and David Bowen. Lovely times, music, dancing and romance!"
Sage Pearce posted these pictures to the Facebook group and wrote: "Me and friend Tim met at Broadstone Primary when we were 5. [Inset] Me on right with arm around him. When he visits he can't believe sandbanks beach is so high - there are no groins! We used to jump over only two steps instead of 8."
Facebook member Louise Mallon posted this picture of Corpus Christi (was Holy Cross) school netball team from 1979.
Bournemouth School for Girls in mid to late 70s from Suzanne Hemington.
Kings Park School in 1973 from Suzanne Hemington.
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