Talk:Poole

John Bastard 1746 House

John Bastard's date of birth (1817) the reference to him designing a house built in 1746 and the fact that he lived in Newcastle Upon Tyne lead me to think that this link is to a different person of the same name and that the link should be removed.

The link was almost cerainly refering to John Bastard - which is why I am here - to see if their are any natives of Poole here who could find a photograph of Sir Peter Thompson's 1746 town house designed by John Bastard for the Bastard brothers page. I think it may today be called poole College. Thanks Giano 09:13, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

I have lots of photos of all the old buildings in Poole. I may have one of the house but dont realise it, can you describe it? and I can upload if I have it. LordHarris 17:56, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

That is the problem I don't know what it looks like, I'm hundreds of miles from Poole, and can't find a picture on the internet either, but it is mentioned on Poole's tourist site (The town centre has many of the old buildings put up by the wealthy merchants, such as the 1761 market house and Sir Peter Thompson's 1746 town house designed by John Bastard), but only vaguely - it would be great if you do have something. Pevsner describes it as poole's finest house and says it is sited north of New orchard Giano 18:00, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Well I managed to find the street the house is in (Market Street) which is northwest of Old Orchard street, but actually south of new orchard street. I found this when I stumbled across this article -

Lulworth Castle. It details the brothers extensive developments of Lulworth castle, which isnt mentioned on the brothers article either (if you cant access the article I can always email it to you). It cites the house in market street but alas no photo. Market street itself is quite small and theres only perhaps half a dozen buildings in it including a pub and a few new buildings. There is one building however, most likely the Bastard building on the right of the photo (though I cant say for sure). Sorry couldnt be of more help. LordHarris 19:55, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Historic Old Poole - View from the Old Town Hall down Market Street

That is great, the work at Lulworth Castle is briefly mentioned on the page, but I don't have access to Justor, so if you could wiki-mail that to me it would be great. Regarding your foto, my guess is that the building on the extreme right, is the one I am after, as it fits with Pevsner's description - but that would be own research (sod!) we need some proof - that is the one - any ideas? I really appreciate your interest here Giano 20:00, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

I had an idea and checked the national database of listed buildings at English heritage. http://www.imagesofengland.org.uk/search/details.aspx?pid=2&id=412527 - is the town house. Its in Market Street but just behind where I was standing when I took the above photo. I havent got one of it myself but I will try and take one next time Im near there. The website has a photo (but its copyrighted) and it has some detail on the house and Bastards/Thomspon. At least you know where and what it looks like!LordHarris 20:09, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Poole Harbour

>> Poole Harbour (said to be the second largest natural harbour in the world after Sydney) Doesn't something like this need a reference? I've also heard Halifax, NS referred to as 'the second-largest natural harbour in the world', and a quick looksee on the 'net brings http://experts.about.com/e/n/na/Natural_harbor.htm with a list of a goodly number of claimants. --Jadawin 13:07, 19 October 2006 (UTC)

Regional Gross Value Added

I removed the RGVA stuff because I have no idea what it means or how it improves the article for the reader. It has been put back in by someone else. Does anyone know what this stuff means? If they do, how can the material be made understandable to a reader in a far-off country. I believe the adder of RGWA is Anwar sadaat so I have put the following message on his talk page.

Anwar, some material you have added to many articles is puzzling me. I'm talking about the "Regional Gross Value Added" stuff. I'm an intelligent person (university degree) and I have absolutely no idea what that stuff means. It does not seem to me that it adds anything to the articles. In fact I think the opposite, it makes the reader stop and think "what ever is this!". Sorry, nothing against you, but I just can't see why the material is there. Can I remove it from any article I see it in or do you want it put to a vote? Humble apologies if you are not the person who added the material. - Adrian Pingstone 08:35, 30 November 2006 (UTC)

South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path starts at Poole Harbour, and there has been a proposal made that its article should be rewritten. At present it is largely long lists of towns, villages, and places of interest. If you can help turn these lists into prose, could you join in at Talk:South West Coast Path. Thanks. Geof Sheppard 13:01, 12 July 2007 (UTC)