Poole: home to one of the largest natural harbours in the world, award-winning sandy beaches, tons of pottery and Ryvita crispbreads. Well, yes - but what else? Loads, as it happens. Poole and its surrounding areas are fit to burst with places to explore, uncover and enjoy. Whether you're a visitor or a local and want to discover Poole's role in saving Labradors from extinction, where writer H.G. Wells' ashes are scattered, a ghost village that hasn't been inhabited since World War II, a structure built by one of James Bond's relatives, the home of a prime suspect in the Jack the Ripper case, the location for one of Coldplay's music videos, the best place to buy Sherbet Pips, or a very punctual miniature soldier, this guide will point them out, whisper some fun facts and little-known local knowledge in your ear and hopefully leave you raising your eyebrows and saying, 'Well, I never... '

About the Author
Katherine Bebo is a professional freelance writer and editor. Her career has taken her to London, Dubai and Denver in the USA - but now she's back home where her heart is: Poole. She has had a handful of books published - on topics ranging from films to fitness, cocktails to outer space - plus many features for well-known publications and websites such as Cosmopolitan, Real Travel and TheCulinaryGuide.co.uk.


Book Information
ISBN 9783740805982
Author Katherine Bebo
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Emons Verlag GmbH
Publisher Emons Verlag GmbH