poole history online
Poole History Online
Poole History Online is a free online database of photographs, documents and data relating to the local history of the Borough of Poole. This website is managed by Poole Museum and updated by staff and volunteers.
visit poole museum
Visit Poole Museum
Poole Museum is set in a 5 storey Victorian quayside warehouse with an atrium extension dating from 2007. The Museum's galleries tell the story of the historic maritime town of Poole and it's Harbour from prehistory to the 21st century.
Open daily from 10.00am - 5.00pm with a shop full of Poole goodies including local history books, products and greetings cards and a café on the 3rd floor with stunning views of Poole Old Town serving hot or cold drinks and a delicious selection of sweet treats.
poole's old lifeboat station
Poole Lifeboats
Housing one of Poole’s historic lifeboats, Thomas Kirk Wright, the old boathouse (and souvenir shop) at Fisherman’s Dock at the end of Poole Quay offers the public a close-up view of the lifeboat and the history that surrounds it.