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poolecockle trail

Welcome to the Poole Cockle Trail tracing the town’srich historical heritage. This trail was opened in 1998to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Poole’s ancient charter.Follow the numbered cockle signs set into the ground,which link with the numbers in the text.

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Over the centuries Poole Quay has reclaimedmuch land from the sea. The medieval shorelinewas level with the other end of the many alleysthat run back from the quay. In their heydaythese alleys would have been pungent with thesmells of salt fish, fish oil, tar, wine, spirits andspices, stored in the warehouses. Under many ofthe buildings are wide storm drains which somesay were used by smugglers.

The views of the harbour haven’t greatlychanged. Looking across the water you can seeBrownsea Island, used by Baden Powell forthe very first Boy Scout camp, and now, underthe management of the National Trust, a hometo the rare Red Squirrel.

Being situated on Europe’s largestharbour, Poole has always looked to

the sea for its prosperity. This has shapedits character as a town of merchants, mariners andforeign influences.

Henning’s Wharf is a former Victorian warehouse.Previously a hoist on the front of the building wasused to raise goods to various floors.

Next door to Henning’s Wharf is Enefco House,home to Poole Tourism’s ‘Welcome Centre’.

Probably the oldest building on the ‘New Quay’ isthe Poole Arms , parts of which date back tothe early 17th century. The front wall is covered withtiles made by Carter’s of Poole, the forerunners ofPoole Pottery. You will see the Poole Coat of Arms,which is a shield with a swimming dolphin and threescallop shells. The shells are the symbol of St.James, to whom the parish church is dedicated.Underneath is the town motto:‘Ad morem villae de Poole – According to thecustom of the town of Poole’

We start beside the blue shelter on the site of theold Fish Shambles where Poole’s fish marketwas held. The Lord Nelson , built in 1764 wasformerly known as The Blue Boar, but was renamedin 1810 in honour of Lord Nelson who had beenkilled at the Battle of Trafalgar some 5 years earlier.During the 1920’s the pub was a favourite haunt ofthe flamboyant artist Augustus John, when he livedand painted in Poole. Next door is the Jolly Sailor

. A former landlord of the pub, Harry Davis, wasfamous for the number of times he dived off thequay to save people from drowning.

The Oriel Restaurant building was for manyyears a Seaman’s Mission with a chapel on thefirst floor. The next warehouse is shown on a printof the Quay dated around 1857. The building wasconverted in 1997 to The Quay Pub .

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Boat YardsAcross the water are the busy

boatyards of the Hamworthy area ofPoole. Boats have been built in Poole forcenturies. In fact an ancient logboat dated to295BC was dredged out of the harbour in the1960’s. In medieval times men sailed from the quayin ships like the one depicted on this plaque, basedon a 14th century Poole seal. Boats are still madein Poole, but these days they are for pleasurerather than commercial cargo. Sunseeker’smillion pound power boats have been produced inPoole since 1960. Their high performance and

glamorous image have won them a role in the lastfour James Bond films.

CargoPoole Harbour has handled a variety of cargo formany years. Present day cargoes include steel,gravel, fuel and sand; with imports and exports, toand from Europe, the Black Sea, North and WestAfrica and the Middle East.

Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC)Poole Harbour is a trust representing all aspectsof commercial and leisure activity in the Harbour.This includes maintaining main shipping channelsfor the ferries and cargo vessels, enforcing speedlimits, improving Port facilities and assisting withnature conservation. You will probably noticemany of the PHC boats with their distinctivegreen and yellow stripes going past in theHarbour.

The Fishing TradeYou will notice acolourful variety of fishingboats moored along thequay. If you’re earlyenough you will see thedaily catch of crabs andflat fish. Mussels are alsoregularly farmed and clams are racked within the

harbour. Poole still has a thriving fishing industrywith a strong fleet manned by 80–90 professionalfishermen. TRAIL

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POOLE TRAILPoole Trail is a new interactive way for Poole’svisitors and residents to experience Poole Quay,Old Town and Harbourside Park.

Look out for the eleven More to Explore signpostsat the locations shown on this map. Eachsignpost tells different stories and hidden talesabout Poole’s heritage and historic buildings,natural environment and wildlife, attractions andpublic art.

You don’t have to follow any particular route fromsignpost to signpost, and can make up your ownPoole Trail, perhaps walking or cycling from oneto the other, or hopping on the Route ONE Bus.

Poole Trail also delivers films and recordings fromthe archive and stories from local people to yourmobile phone at key locations in the town centre.

Find one of the colourful More to explore signpostpanels indicated on the map, then, use yoursmart phone to either access our site atpooletrail.com and then tap in the code word orsimply scan the QR logo.

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The trail ends outside PooleMuseum. The museum houses

displays on four floors telling theStory of Poole. This includes the lives of thepeople of Poole, the shipping trade withinternational links, World War 2, Poole Potteryand lots more! Poole Museum is also home to thePoole History Centre where you can find moreinformation on the town’s heritage. A range ofbooks, videos and souvenirs are available in theMuseum Shop and the Museum has provision forvisitors who may be disabled.

Remember... if you have found out or know ofanything interesting we have missed we would loveto hear from you! Email [email protected] orpop in to the Welcome Centre or Poole Museum.

In the 18th century Scaplen’s Court was occupiedby prosperous tradesmen such as John Scaplen,whose name it bears. Now Scaplen’s Court is opento the public during the month of August.

The Antelope has a 500 year history. It was acoaching inn with its own horses, coaches, smithyand even funeral vehicles, and at one stage evenbrewed its own beer. In the 19th century coaches lefthere for Bristol, Bath and London. This building alsoshows evidence of its earlier origins with a massivestone fireplace in the bar and wooden beams.

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Poole played a crucial part throughout theD-Day preparations. It was the third largestembarkation point for U.S. troops leavingBritain for the Normandy shores. Poole alsoprovided several training bases, designatedpractise areas and shipyards building many ofthe landing craft, motor gun boats and launchesfor use in the invasion. Poole town avoided muchof the bombing that devastated many other southcoast ports. Decoys on Brownsea Island weresuccessful in deceiving the bombers. Poole takespride in what the town contributed to the D-Dayoffensive.

The elegant Custom House was built in 1813/4in the same style as one built in 1747 laterdestroyed by fire.

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Moving onto Corkers Café Bar and Restaurantyou will notice on your left a large metal sculpture.

This is called ‘Sea Music’, designed by theinternationally acclaimed artist Sir Anthony Caro, in1991. Opposite Corkers is The Spotted Cowan 18th century pub.

Newfoundland House dates, as its nameimplies, to the heyday of Poole’s trade withNewfoundland in the 18th century. The buildinghouses Da Vinci’s Restaurant.

Continuing along the Quay, we pass a plaque onthe wall recording Poole’s part in operation ‘Overlord’during the Second World War.

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Poole Museum is also home to Poole Tourism Information Centre.

At 13 you will notice on your left a large metal sculpture. This is called ‘Sea Music’, designed by the internationally acclaimed artist Sir Anthony Caro, in 1991. On the corner of the lower High Street and Quay is an 18th century pub now called The Stable a pizza and pie restaurant.

pop in to the Poole Tourist Information Centre at Poole Museum.


For over 100 years, the now quietstreet was the home of a busy market,

while the upper chamber of theGuildhall saw many dramas, some tragic, somecomical. Punishments meted out by the court wereoften severe, including whipping at the cart’s tail orat the public whipping post on the Quay, andtransportation to America. Then there was thepandemonium of election day with streets full ofprocessions and bands, candidates making speechesand crowds heckling, shouting and fighting to getinto the chamber.

On the far side of the Guildhall is the Angel Inn, built inthe late 18th century. It was a coaching inn and ameeting place for the Poole Reform Party in the early19th century. It was here that they gathered for electionmorning breakfasts within shouting distance of theGuildhall.

If you stand outside the Angel Inn looking straight aheadyou will see the Blue Boar Inn, another historical stop.

If you look on the right side wall of the Guildhall youcan find a bullet mark in the brickwork. In 1886,Alderman Horatio Hamilton an ex mayor of Poole wasrepeatedly shot and killed at this point by John King aharbour pilot, due to a dispute over a boat. John Kingwent to trial where he was found guilty and sentencedto be hanged, however due to Poole people’ssympathy over the affair he was reprieved. TheGuildhall re-opened its doors to the public in 2007 as

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The High Street is an ancientthoroughfare that used to link the

Quay with the Town gate. Duringthe Civil War Poole had been Cromwell’s mainstronghold in Dorset. Nevertheless, it was withenthusiasm that Poole welcomed the restoredKing Charles II and his court on a visit in1655. The earlier plaque at records the visitthat finally healed the wounds of the Civil War.

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To the right of the Custom House you will see theTown Cellars . This is part of the PooleMuseum and home to the Poole History centre.The 15th century structure we see today standson the foundations of an even older stone buildingdating from the 14th century or earlier. It wasaround this building that fighting raged in 1405when the town was attacked by Spanish raidersin retaliation for attacks by Harry Paye, the famousPoole Pirate!

Opposite the Custom House is the Old HarbourOffice . This was originally built in 1727 as areading room for the merchants of the town andwas rebuilt in 1822. Can you see a man with awig? His name is Benjamin Skutt who was mayorof Poole in 1717, 1727 & 1742.

The trail continues to the right into Thames Street,

however if you were to carry on along the Quay,you will see Poole’s Lifting Bridge, which connectsthe industrial Hamworthy area to the central town.

Thames Street was cut through the ancient TownCellars in the late 18th century. The western part ofthe building is now known as the King’s Hall and isnow part of the King Charles Pub . The mainsection of the pub was built in Tudor times, hencethe timber-framed walls and oriel windows. Inside,the old roof beams, panelling and an originalfireplace remain. The pub, which is reputed to behaunted, was named after King Charles X ofFrance, who landed here on his way to exile in1830. Can you see the black doors to the side ofthe King Charles? This is an old storeroom thatused to be used by French onion sellers.

Thames Street: Hotel du Vin, originally built for wealthy local merchantIsaac Lester in the 1770’s

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The Old Town

This area was part of the mediaeval town and some

buildings still survive. The overall style is Georgian and stems from re-development in the 18th century when the area accommodated the prosperous middle class of Poole - such as sea captains and well-to-do tradesmen. Their brick built houses have fine proportions with a wealth of authentic architectural details such as fanlights and bootscrapers.

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Market Street c.1900, looking towards the Guidhall and the police station

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This area was part of themediaeval town and some

buildings still survive. The overallstyle is Georgian and stems from re-developmentin the 18th century when the area accommodatedthe prosperous middle class of Poole - such assea captains and well-to-do tradesmen.Theirbrick built houses have fine proportions with awealth of authentic architectural details suchas fanlights and boot scrapers.

Passing the bollards we now enter Market Streetwhich stretches up to the Georgian Guildhall orMarket House. Poole markets were establishedby royal charter in the 15th century and havebeen recently revived.

We emerge from St. James’ Close left intoChurch Street , one of the most picturesquestreets of the Old Town. Further along to the rightare St. George’s Almshouses . Originally builtin the 15th century by the Fraternity of St. George,they have been extensively restored. The brickgables and chimneys are possibly 17th century.Can you spot the niche in the Almshouse wallused for Poole’s first street lamp?

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5 Market Street c.1900, looking towards the Guildhall and the police station

St.James Precinct,

This is the heart of the OldTown of Poole. From humble

beginnings the town grew to beone of the South Coast’s most importantmediaeval ports. Its mediaeval buildings wereswept away with the torrent of wealth that camefrom the Newfoundland trade, the key productof which was salt cod. Caught, dried and saltedin Newfoundland, it was exported to thecountries of Southern Europe from which cameolive oil, wine and salt back into the port ofPoole. In the 18th century this trade broughtvast wealth to a group of Poole merchants,wealth which they lavished on the fine Georgianmansions.

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For over 100 years, the now quietstreet was the home of a busy market,

while the upper chamber of theGuildhall saw many dramas, some tragic, somecomical. Punishments meted out by the court wereoften severe, including whipping at the cart’s tail orat the public whipping post on the Quay, andtransportation to America. Then there was thepandemonium of election day with streets full ofprocessions and bands, candidates making speechesand crowds heckling, shouting and fighting to getinto the chamber.

On the far side of the Guildhall is the Angel Inn, built inthe late 18th century. It was a coaching inn and ameeting place for the Poole Reform Party in the early19th century. It was here that they gathered for electionmorning breakfasts within shouting distance of theGuildhall.

If you stand outside the Angel Inn looking straight aheadyou will see the Blue Boar Inn, another historical stop.

If you look on the right side wall of the Guildhall youcan find a bullet mark in the brickwork. In 1886,Alderman Horatio Hamilton an ex mayor of Poole wasrepeatedly shot and killed at this point by John King aharbour pilot, due to a dispute over a boat. John Kingwent to trial where he was found guilty and sentencedto be hanged, however due to Poole people’ssympathy over the affair he was reprieved. TheGuildhall re-opened its doors to the public in 2007 as

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The High Street is an ancientthoroughfare that used to link the

Quay with the Town gate. Duringthe Civil War Poole had been Cromwell’s mainstronghold in Dorset. Nevertheless, it was withenthusiasm that Poole welcomed the restoredKing Charles II and his court on a visit in1655. The earlier plaque at records the visitthat finally healed the wounds of the Civil War.

The party was entertained to dinner at the house ofPeter Hiley, a local merchant, and later to a

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To the right of the Custom House you will see theTown Cellars . This is part of the PooleMuseum and home to the Poole History centre.The 15th century structure we see today standson the foundations of an even older stone buildingdating from the 14th century or earlier. It wasaround this building that fighting raged in 1405when the town was attacked by Spanish raidersin retaliation for attacks by Harry Paye, the famousPoole Pirate!

Opposite the Custom House is the Old HarbourOffice . This was originally built in 1727 as areading room for the merchants of the town andwas rebuilt in 1822. Can you see a man with awig? His name is Benjamin Skutt who was mayorof Poole in 1717, 1727 & 1742.

The trail continues to the right into Thames Street,

however if you were to carry on along the Quay,you will see Poole’s Lifting Bridge, which connectsthe industrial Hamworthy area to the central town.

Thames Street was cut through the ancient TownCellars in the late 18th century. The western part ofthe building is now known as the King’s Hall and isnow part of the King Charles Pub . The mainsection of the pub was built in Tudor times, hencethe timber-framed walls and oriel windows. Inside,the old roof beams, panelling and an originalfireplace remain. The pub, which is reputed to behaunted, was named after King Charles X ofFrance, who landed here on his way to exile in1830. Can you see the black doors to the side ofthe King Charles? This is an old storeroom thatused to be used by French onion sellers.

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Poole Museum is also home to Poole Tourism Information Centre.

At 13 you will notice on your left a large metal sculpture. This is called ‘Sea Music’, designed by the internationally acclaimed artist Sir Anthony Caro, in 1991. On the corner of the lower High Street and Quay is an 18th century pub now called The Stable a pizza and pie restaurant.

pop in to the Poole Tourist Information Centre at Poole Museum.


Boat YardsAcross the water are the busy

boatyards of the Hamworthy area ofPoole. Boats have been built in Poole forcenturies. In fact an ancient logboat dated to295BC was dredged out of the harbour in the1960’s. In medieval times men sailed from the quayin ships like the one depicted on this plaque, basedon a 14th century Poole seal. Boats are still madein Poole, but these days they are for pleasurerather than commercial cargo. Sunseeker’smillion pound power boats have been produced inPoole since 1960. Their high performance and

glamorous image have won them a role in the lastfour James Bond films.

CargoPoole Harbour has handled a variety of cargo formany years. Present day cargoes include steel,gravel, fuel and sand; with imports and exports, toand from Europe, the Black Sea, North and WestAfrica and the Middle East.

Poole Harbour Commissioners (PHC)Poole Harbour is a trust representing all aspectsof commercial and leisure activity in the Harbour.This includes maintaining main shipping channelsfor the ferries and cargo vessels, enforcing speedlimits, improving Port facilities and assisting withnature conservation. You will probably noticemany of the PHC boats with their distinctivegreen and yellow stripes going past in theHarbour.

The Fishing TradeYou will notice acolourful variety of fishingboats moored along thequay. If you’re earlyenough you will see thedaily catch of crabs andflat fish. Mussels are alsoregularly farmed and clams are racked within the

harbour. Poole still has a thriving fishing industrywith a strong fleet manned by 80–90 professionalfishermen. TRAIL

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POOLE TRAILPoole Trail is a new interactive way for Poole’svisitors and residents to experience Poole Quay,Old Town and Harbourside Park.

Look out for the eleven More to Explore signpostsat the locations shown on this map. Eachsignpost tells different stories and hidden talesabout Poole’s heritage and historic buildings,natural environment and wildlife, attractions andpublic art.

You don’t have to follow any particular route fromsignpost to signpost, and can make up your ownPoole Trail, perhaps walking or cycling from oneto the other, or hopping on the Route ONE Bus.

Poole Trail also delivers films and recordings fromthe archive and stories from local people to yourmobile phone at key locations in the town centre.

Find one of the colourful More to explore signpostpanels indicated on the map, then, use yoursmart phone to either access our site atpooletrail.com and then tap in the code word orsimply scan the QR logo.

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