Northbourne, Dorset
History
Northbourne stands on what was once part of the Ensbury Estate one of the earliest settlements that sprung up along the River Stour before Bournemouth was founded.
The historic Grade II Listed Dower House in Wimborne Road is to the west of the suburb.
Northbourne became a post-war suburb of Bournemouth.
Areas
Hill View is an area of Northbourne. Hill View road links Northbourne to Redhill.
Environment
There are several Gateways on to The Stour and the scenic Stour Valley Nature Reserve which runs along down to the Hamlets of Throop and Holdenhurst creating a series of countryside Walks The former Old Vicarage serves as a Toby Carvery. The 1930s Crown Pub is also in the area.
Services
The GP surgery closed in 2017. Northbourne is close to Bournemouth Airport.
Education
Hill View Primary School.
Politics
Northbourne is part of the Redhill and Northbourne ward for elections to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council which elect two councillors.
Northbourne is part of the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency.
References
- ^ S. J. Lands, Old Kinson (Bournemouth Local Studies Publications, 1972).
- ^ "Home | Crown | Pub and Restaurant | Village". www.crownnorthbourne.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
- ^ "GP mergers are already happening in bid to save money and tackle shortages". Bournemouth Echo. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ "Hill View Primary School | Reach For The Stars". Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Labour Market Profile - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics". www.nomisweb.co.uk. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
50°46.2′N 1°53.4′W / 50.7700°N 1.8900°W
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