Oh I always thought that the quay was the best part of Poole. They used to have fireworks one evening every week during the summer, but that was 25 years ago.
Incidentally, the rspb used to run bird boats out of Poole.May or June. They only did a few every year. Ran along the coast about as far as Dancing Ledge. We saw all sorts of seabirds including puffins.
Ah the quay, I thought you meant the island. Yes still do fireworks and all sorts on the quay. Yes still the best part of Poole, along with the Lighthouse. A lot has changed since we first visited on holiday, but still plenty of boat trips. I have been on the ferry to Swanage, that was fun.
I used to love Enid Blyton as a kid so it was a dream come true to see all these inspirations. Corfe Castle, too – I used to love cycling from Salisbury over to the Purbecks.
for a little while there was a little Enid Blyton ‘experience’ near the quay, where you could go through a magic door. It was a little enterprise that didn’t last long!
Most children love Harry Potter. My younger son liked Famous Five, I was always amused that there were so many stories that began ‘It was the start of the summer holidays.’ They must have left school when they were sixty with all the summers they had.
Yes you would like it I’m sure Pete. Being a writer I naturally asked the National Trust volunteers how often people got lost. Being an island you can walk round and should eventually end up back at the boat!
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Ha, not been there for years. They still have the fireworks there?
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I’m not sure, I have only been there three times now.
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Oh I always thought that the quay was the best part of Poole. They used to have fireworks one evening every week during the summer, but that was 25 years ago.
Incidentally, the rspb used to run bird boats out of Poole.May or June. They only did a few every year. Ran along the coast about as far as Dancing Ledge. We saw all sorts of seabirds including puffins.
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Ah the quay, I thought you meant the island. Yes still do fireworks and all sorts on the quay. Yes still the best part of Poole, along with the Lighthouse. A lot has changed since we first visited on holiday, but still plenty of boat trips. I have been on the ferry to Swanage, that was fun.
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I used to love Enid Blyton as a kid so it was a dream come true to see all these inspirations. Corfe Castle, too – I used to love cycling from Salisbury over to the Purbecks.
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for a little while there was a little Enid Blyton ‘experience’ near the quay, where you could go through a magic door. It was a little enterprise that didn’t last long!
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I do wonder how popular she is now, just because her style of writing was so old-fashioned.
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Most children love Harry Potter. My younger son liked Famous Five, I was always amused that there were so many stories that began ‘It was the start of the summer holidays.’ They must have left school when they were sixty with all the summers they had.
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I got my daughter the full set of Famous Five books – I’d have loved that gift – but she showed no interest whatever,
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The island looks like a good place to visit. (I would stay well clear of the edge of the cliff.)
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Yes Liz, perfect as there are no vehicles, except an electric bus for disabled, a tractor and a big lorry with timber, lovely and peaceful.
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I’m all about lovely and peaceful!
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Looks like a lovely island locale to visit. I too would take heed of those warnings and refrain from going off a cliff.🙂
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Very wise Bruce, though it might be a soft landing on the beach.
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I have never been to Brownsea Island, now I obviously want to go!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Yes you would like it I’m sure Pete. Being a writer I naturally asked the National Trust volunteers how often people got lost. Being an island you can walk round and should eventually end up back at the boat!
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I have always wanted to visit Brownsea, but haven’t made it yet. It looks even more betterer than I imagined. Wonderful photos!
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Thanks very much. Yes well worth a visit and not sure why I’ve only been a few times. Being a little island with no cars it’s so nice and peaceful.
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Definitely a fun ferry ride.
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Hello Robbie, glad you enjoyed the trip.
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It took me no time at all to figure out I was lost!
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Well done, I aim to lose al bloggers on my Thursday Trails.
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I am the perfect Blogger for you, Janet. I can get lost in my own home.
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Good to hear that Geoff!
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