Poole, 1815-1881 : suburban growth and change

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This thesis is an examination of the southern English seaport of Poole as it developed and changed during the nineteenth century. Its experience during the period 1815 to 1881 provides an illustration of how a town whose economy was rooted in the pre-industrial world reacted to the changes, social and economic, occurring around it. The period under investigation is divided into two sections, 1815-1840 and 1841-1881, with the second being sub-divided into 1841-1860 and 1861-1881. The town's physical and economic growth will be examined along with the resulting political and social change, recognising that these factors are invariably interlinked. The periods chosen fall naturally into place, starting with the watershed year of 1815 and ending in 1881, the year by which Poole's economy had clearly undergone a fundamental change and an important new town had established itself a few miles to the east. Over this sixty five year period, the typical life span of a healthy and fortunate man, changes occurred in Poole which saw it lose its oft proclaimed independence and become a virtual satellite of neighbouring Bournemouth.

The first half of the thesis is a comprehensive study of Poole's key status groups and their role within its administrative and social structure, with an emphasis on named individuals from within each group as being represenative of their peers. The second half concentrates on the changing economy within and around the town and its ruling, mercantile classes' reaction to these changes.

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