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1980s

In May 1983 a rickshaw carrying Kim Pickett of Bath Travel beat a bathchair carrying Miss Bournemouth, Sara Jane Hutt.
Old Echo 1983, scanned 29.9.08. Gail Adlam, Anna Fry and Joanna Crumpler of 3rd Christchurch Brownies celebrates the groups 30th anniversary by planting trees.
Shell House on Overcliff Drive in Southbourne. 29the April 1983. The shell garden was demolished in February 2001.
Echo photo 1983. Twynham Comprehensive School rock band Crisis (l-r) Billy Atyeo, Geoff Brown, Paul Tyler and Steve Courage.
Football legend George Best at Dean Court 26th Mar 1983
In 1983 Ron Mackay, left, and Terry Ballamy discuss plans for the new International indoor Market Centre on the ground floor of the former Mainstop store at Richmond Gardens, Bournemouth.
Poole brothers Charles and Greg Pestelle opened their own successful baker's shop 'Pestelle's' in Lilliput. Helen Bennett helps in the shop. Taken on the 19th Janaury 1983.
In September 1983 Poole Grammar School pupils Nick Williams and Henry Burden won the Dorset Maths Olympiad and were presented by a trophy by IBM.
Sally Franklin and her children Stephen (3) and Keiron. Taken in 1983
Comedian Bernard Bresslaw, who played Blackbeard in Poole Arts Centre panto Robinson Crusoe, showed Helen James his make-up secrets. Taken in 1983.
In 1983 Olympic gold medallist swimmer David Wilkie gave his support on a sponsored swim at QE School.
In 1983 Mark Spicer, 12, with his sister Clare, 11, of St Leonards with their newly hatched quad tortoises which hatched from eggs laid in England.
Gerry Marsden autographed his latest album for fans at Woolco, Bournemouth 1983.
Actor Paul Shane outside the Pavilion Theatre Bournemouth in 1983
Martin and wife Margaret Lukins with their son Michael the Accordian playing family 1983.
Anthony Heaney took this photograph of the West Cliff circa 1984. The imposing building on the left is the Highcliff Hotel and the Bay Hotel is centre.
Sent in by Ron Handsa photograph of Royal Bath Hotel with open air pool in the early 1980s. A leisure centre was built over pool , opened in 1988.
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting the Royal Marines during her 1984 visit to Hamworthy. photograph taken on the 27th June 1984.
Queen Elizabeth II inspecting the Royal Marines during her 1984 visit to Hamworthy.
David Steel, liberal leader dons white cap and overalls when he visited Tony Watt's fish bar Old Christchurch Road, Bmth, to discuss VAT charges, 1984
Joan Hickson filming Miss Marple at the old Poole Branksome depot May 13 1984.
Janice Moores, won gold for Great Britain in the Javelin event for the partially sighted in the Paralympics at Long Island, New York in June 1984.
Janice Moores, later became Janice Watson, won gold for Great Britain in the Javelin event for the partially sighted in the Paralympics in June 1984 at Long Island, New York. She is seen here with the two Eastern German contestants who came 2nd and 3rd, a
Parrs confectionary factory, workers making rock in February 1984.
In 1984 top TV astronomer Patrick Moore opened the maze at Breamore House.
1984, Debi Clark centre, became Miss Bournemouth. Second was Julia Hicks 19 left, and third Debbie Scudamore 20 right.
In 1984 the local ladies' barbershop chorus, Quayside Harmony Club oldest and youngest members - Mrs Rene Searl and Lisa Knight,12.
March 1984, Avonbourne School netball team reached the National School Final. Pictured are: Anna and Clare Norton, Elaine Simm, Lynne Truman, Juliet Feltham, Tracy Millar, Tracy Howard and Christine Mockeridge.
Mr. Geza Lukacs, inventor of a new 'Cross Board' word game called 'Alfa-Beta'. Pictured here with his daughter Sabrina, taken on the 16th march 1984.
In May 1984 Takano, a new Poole rock band, made up of guitarist Mike Lancaster, drummer Dave McKenzie, bassist Marc Dillon and Patrick Dickens on saxophone and keyboards played their first gig in Winton.
Pier Approach Baths from BIC submitted by Barbara Summers. Picture taken in the mid 1980s from window of a newly built Bournemouth International Centre. Barbara's mother and cousin Patrick looking out on to Pier Approach and Pier Approach Baths.
Goose lady, Poole Park 1980s.
In 1985 entertainer Keith Harris and his sidekick Orville opened Poole Hospital gala. He is seen here with student midwife Kay Brogan who was crowned Miss League of Friends.
Last of the summer wine Tv duo were in the panto Cinderella at the Pavillion in 1985. Bill Owen played Baron Hardup and Kathy Staff was the Queen.
In 1985 the pantomime at Bournemouth's Pavilion was Cinderellla.The scheming ugly sisters Alexis and Krystle were played by Peter Robbins and Nigel Ellacott.The duo worked together in pantomime for years and designed all their own costumes.
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu National Motor Museum officially opened Christchurch Tricycle Museum. He is seen here on a 1880 Humber tricycle with enthusiast, solicitor and former councillor Roger Street, the brainchild behind the museum. April 1985
Helen Solomon, author and Ferndown Maypress opened a bookshop at Townsend Primary School, Bournemouth. She reads from her book 'Ollie the Trolley' to the children. 14/10/1985
Postcard of the 'new Poole' showing the Arndale Centre external and internal shots. Taken in the 1980s. Submitted by Martin Huse.
Labour leader Neil Kinnock visited patients and staff in the children's and orthopaedic wards of Poole Hospital. He is pictured with Tina Entwistle,4, and her brother Sean, 5 from Waterloo, Poole. April 1985.
In 1985 Peter Brooke MP, the Parliamentary MP, the Under Secretary of State for Education and Science laid the foundation stone for the Dorset Institute of Higher Education at Wallisdown.
Mike and Jill Rowland of Parkstone. Musical duo played around local churches, 1985.
In April 1985 talented BMX racer Christer Warren,10,was looking for a sponsor to enable him to compete in the world championships in Canada.
In April 1985 anti-porn campaigner Mrs Mary Whitehouse with Barry Pattison, president of the Radio, Electrical and Television Retailers' Association at their conference at the Royal Bath Hotel.
In May 1985 former graphic students Tracey Brewer, left, and Karen Burrows, set up their own company Just Graphics in Twynham Avenue, Christchurch.
In June 1985 the former England captain and pace bowler Bob Willis was at the opening of Dorset Cricket Centre on Stanpit Recreation Ground in Christchurch with six young cricketers who passed the tests.
Ariel shot of the Bournemouth International Centre taken in July 1986. Note the donkey shelter on Pier Approach in front of Court Royal Convalescent Home and the TVS lorries behind the BIC on the left.
The new Hydro slide at the BIC swimming pool in 1986.
Ex-Servicemen Rally and March at the Tory Conference outside the BIC in 1986. Submitted and taken by Eric P Johnson who attended the event.
Olga Maitland met those attending the Ex-Servicemen Rally and March during the Tory Conference at the BIC in 1986. Submitted and taken by Eric P Johnson who attended the event.
Print sent in by John Walker of Candlelit Illuminations, Bournemouth 1986.
Pier approach Bournemouth towards Royal bath, 25 Sept 1986/
The Bournemouth Fun Run about to start in 1986.
In March 1986 Canford School launched a new rowing boat, Lady Ela, on the River Stour. In the boat are the first eight John Monk, James Webb, Mark Tennant, Mike Taylor, Richard Telfer, Tim Wiltshire, Tom Webster and Jeremy Morris with their cox Nick Rober
Winton Boys School pupils Steve Humphrey, Daniel Harris, Ian Clark and Marcus Woolley played a snooker marathon in aid of cancer research at Boscombe Hospital. April 1986.
Neil Parsons (10) Bournemouth Cub Scout got all 32 proficiency badges, 1986
Old Christchurch Road, Bournemouth in 1986.
Princess Margaret opened three new buildings, Verwood CE first School, Ferndown Community Centre and Ferndown Library. Here at the Library she met the youngest staff member Carol White, 1986.
Princess Margaret was at the official opening of the new £5 Million Ashdown mixed secondary School and leisure Centre, Canford Heath, 1986
In 1986 dancer Shaun Harvey 15 from Kinson won the British open junior modern championship in Blackpool.
John Williams (left) and Tony Pulis celebrate their third championship win, May 1987.
Bournemouth Belles at Westbourne Carnival in 1987
Ellita Webster (r) aged 13 designed an anti-cycle theft campaign poster seen here with screen printer David Hitch. Taken by Richard Crease 9/3/87.
Jack and the Beanstalk panto at the Pavilion Theatre, cast included, Michael Elphick as Dame Trot, Matthew Kelly as Simple Simon and Lorraine Chase as Jack, 1987.
Daily Echo Bournemouth the last linotype machines leave the Echo Building. 12 July 1987
In September 1987 Kayoss, a Northbourne children's hi-tech pop group had Britain's only ultra rate electric organ, a Kawai T5 Excelsior. Only three in the world. The handmade 10 year old organ belonged to their music teacher, Mrs Julie Clemson seen in the
In 1987 the High Sheriff of Dorset, Col. Kenneth Ferguson cut the tape to open Winton and Moordown Relief Road. VIP party are, left to right, Rodney Barton of Macbar Construction, County Surveyor Lionel Vizard, Mayor of Bournemouth Dan Crone, Kenneth Abel
Lisa Findlay (left) and Juliet Burt, fans of Bros made 6,000 pleas to see their idols. 23/11/1988
In October 1987 the Duke of York visited the Dell Quay Marine factory at Hamworthy,Poole. He is seen here with the chairman Arthur Moseley before they take a trip in one of the company's craft.
1987 Laura Perkins (18) was crowned Miss Dorset at the International Holiday and Travel Exhibition at BIC. Seen here with Mike Emsley general manager of the Daily Echo.
James Day 11, from Wimborne won the British indoor junior crossbow championships, 1987.
The construction of Mannings Heath water tower in January 1987. The tower would overlook the Tower Park complex in Poole.
TV presenter Bruce Forsyth in the bunker at the Alliss-Manitou Pro-Am golf tournament at Ferndown Golf Club in 1987. This year he celebrates his 85th birthday.
In August 1987 Tracy Steele, 22, of Parkstone was the first female employee at Horstmann Aish to gain a degree in electrical engineering.
In March 1987 Michael Heseltine, the former Defence Secretary and MP for Henley was at Poole Conservative Association AGM meeting. He was tipped as a successor to the Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Cynthia Payne a.k.a. Madame Cyn, ex-brothel owner at J.R. Videos in Hamworthy to promote the video release of the film 'Personal Services'.
Princess Diana visited Poole Hospital in connection with the Great Ormond Street (GOSH) appeal. Seen here with Charlie Syer, 1988.
Princess Diana visits the children's funshops at the Arts Centre during a Royal visit in 1988
1988 saw the building of a new museum, the Waterfront, on Poole Quay.
Actor Bill Pertwee and the mayor Randolph meech launched Poole Councils Treescene campaign by planting a tree in Stanley Green Road,1988.
Andy Lee of Three Legged Cross won top prize for his custom car, 1988.
Entertainer Roy Castle was at the opening of Bournemouth's new Asda Superstore. Here he blows his own trumpet watched by Julie Bygden cornet player from Oakmead School band, 1988.
Roy Castle in the Batmobile created by Elford Mazda.
In 1988 Poole had a new Civic Centre built, not far from the old one.
1988, Nurses Yvette Trew (with baby Michala) and Nicola Griffin (with son Sean) are the first to job share at Poole Hospital seen here with ward sister Tracey Deadman - centre.
Kris Akabusi was at Elmrise County Junior School Super Schools Event. Pictured with Rebecca Molyneux, Stuart Vincent and Christopher Jarvis, 1988.
October 1988 Channel Four racing commentator John McCririck opened the new Coral betting shop in Southbourne, Bournemouth. He is seen here with manager Debbie Hollick and cashier Claire Hicks.
Bournemouth boys Iwan Thomas and Christian Hasker of the National Youth Orchestra rehearse at Winter Gardens.
Rogue group including local boys Mark and Julian Cox, Mark Lloyd and Paul Smith - had TV debut on BBc Going Live, 1988.
Adrian Wareham with Virginia, 1988.
Penny Way, windsurfing superstar, womens world windsurfing champion, looking for sponsorship to continue her sport, 1988.
In September 1988 entertainers Des O'Connor,left, and Norman Collier, right, were part of a celebrity team playing in charity golf tournament on Queen's Park Golf Course in aid of cystic fibrosis. With them is Martyn Hudson of Bournemouth Law Golfing Soci
In May 1988 Fisheries Minister John Selwyn Gummer after discussing government proposals with Poole fishermen had lunch at Mex Creis restaurant in the High Street. Mr Gummer is seated right with Tony Batey and Jocelyne Ma-Tri of the restaurant and fisherie
Bournemouth Headquarters hairdressers staff, Yuette Wilden, Paul Skelton and Susie Hoddinott dress up and offer cheap childrens haircuts in aid of GOSH. Daniel and Sophie Morris first ones to be cut,1988.
Cartoonist Bill Tidy was a dinner guest speaker at the Newspaper Society Conference at the Royal Bath Hotel in Bournemouth, 1988.
In July 1988 Bournemouth five piece girl band Persia - Sarah Quilter, Tina Sullivan, Jasmine Rennie, Lidia Cascarino and Justine Hertz were in the semi finals of the Yamaha Band Explosion Competition in Bristol.
Purewell Meadows housing development in 1989
Crystal Etheridge ( centre) was crowned Miss Bournemouth Andrea White (right) was 2nd and Niki Cook was third, 1989.
The Monkees ( l-r) Davy Jones, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork met fan Ann Robertson after their show at BIC. Picture by Hattie Miles, 1989.
Tony Greening, Dr Who fan. Made his own replica Darlek. Seen here with his son Mark, 1989.
Rod Atkins and his father Vic built a prototype fibreglass aircraft in their garage at Colehill. Rod tries out the plane for size.
Radio one roadshow with Simon Mayo (left ) Rod mcKenzie and Sybil Ruscoe 1989.
Richard Chambers of Wimborne took this picture of Rodways Corner in Wimborne in 1989, before the Quarterjack Surgery was built. It shows Rodways Garage where the surgery is now. It also shows traffic going towards the town which is opposite from the way t
Tracy Wealthall, Vilna Wealthhall, Joanne Sherwood and Sarah Thomas of the Bournemouth Ballet Club took part in WABS production of 'In Concert' at the Poole Arts Centre in June 1989.
Karen Harvey, 17 of Broadstone, was made captain of the England U18 hockey team, 1989.
Luther Blissett shares a joke with harry Redknapp Senior, 1989.
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