The sixties, seventies and eighties were decades of great change.
Many towns and cities were redeveloped with projects that
dramatically affected the character of the place. People’s
shopping habits were altered as supermarkets took over from
traditional stores and corner shops. Leisure habits were changing
too, as cheap air travel led to the arrival of the foreign package
holiday and a new range of leisure facilities were developed at
home. Fashions, as ever, were changing in this period, reflecting
radical changes in society and the ways in which we viewed
ourselves. Transport also evolved, with a move away from the
railway and buses, creating a strain on the roads leading to new
road schemes. These changes in people’s habits and lifestyles
were keenly felt in Bournemouth on the south coast of England. As
the town grew in size, the traditional seaside resort also became a
conference centre. Areas of the town and landmarks were
redeveloped, sometimes controversially, and the town’s service
and financial industries expanded alongside the wide range of
cultural activities on offer. Local author John Needham recaptures
it all in this fascinating portrayal of the town and its people
over the course of these most nostalgic decades.
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