5 Facts about the History of Bournemouth

At that time, the area was barren heathland and remote, used by smugglers including Isaac Gulliver who’s now considered as one of the area’s founding fathers. However, changes have occurred leading to the present day Bournemouth and here are the five quirky facts about the place you probably didn’t know and will surprise you:

#1. The Beatles Loved the Place

Bournemouth is the third UK town where the Beatles played most concerts after London and Liverpool. The beauty of the place attracted most travelers including artistes who played their works and even took photographs for use in their albums. In fact, the cover of the second album of the Beatles was a photograph taken in Bournemouth specifically at the Palace Court Hotel back in the year 1963.

#2. Winston Churchill Almost Passed Away in Bournemouth

It was a fateful day that would have probably changed the world history. Winston Churchill fell in 1892 from a bridge in Bournemouth 29 feet high, became unconcious for 3 months and sustained serious injuries that made him bed ridden for long. Historians still argue whether it was in Branksome Dene or Alum Chine. Later from the Highcliff hotel, Clement Attlee made a call ensuring that Winston Churchill became the prime minister.

#3. Great Writers Have Lived in Bournemouth

Literary masters Enid Blyton and JRR Tolkein lived Bournemouth. Most of their great works were written there. Other great writers including Robert Stevenson also wrote their works at the place.

#4.The Weird Egg Video that Attracted Lots of Youtube Viewers was Filmed Bournemouth

Everyone has heard about the weird egg that got thousands of viewers at Youtube. If you didn’t know where the egg was got, now you know. A member of the public came across it at the Bournemouth beach, filmed it and posted on Youtube. To the surprise of many, it attracted over 420,000 viewers. The egg looked like a massive shell but there was something inside it.

#5. Charles Rolls Was the First British Man to Die In a Horrific Crash in Bournemouth

On July 12, 1910, the aviation pioneer having used a balloon to cross the channel died in a horrific aircraft crash. Using his Wright Flyer, Rolls had made several flights but on that fateful day, its tail broke off endangering the pilot’s life and eventually killed him. Short Bros had inspected his aircraft and licensed it but little did they know that it would finally kill Rolls while in Bournemouth.

Bournemouth has lots more other interesting facts. For a more historical and cultural take on the beautiful town of bournemouth, check out more historical facts about Bournemouth on the Hallmark Hotels Blog.