Poole

Poole is a coastal town on the English Channel in the south of England, and formerly belonged to the county of Dorset, but since 1997, is an independent administrative unit ( Unitary Authority).

The town of Poole

The 1248 first mentioned city is located on a very popular stretch of coast with Bournemouth in the east, Studland Bay in the south and the Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Site) in the southeast. Poole has grown rapidly because of its convenient location; the so-called Sandbanks, a small spit opposite the harbor entrance is so popular that there - in terms of area - the fourth highest land value is attained worldwide. Both on the Sandbanks and in the area east of the port up to The Avenue ( the eastern boundary of Poole ) are numerous exclusive homes.

Together with Bournemouth and Christchurch, Poole is part of the South East Dorset conurbation ( metropolitan area South West Dorset) with a total of nearly 390,000 residents.

The natural harbor of Poole

Poole Harbour is a large natural harbor at Poole. For centuries, the harbor of Poole is very popular, although it is unsuitable for large ships. Today drive from the port for ferries to France; the luxury yacht builder Sunseeker here has its shipyard. The Port of Poole is one of the largest natural harbors in the world. During World War II the port played an important role as a starting point for many ships that were involved in the D-Day.

Attractions

Local attractions include the world famous Poole Pottery, the Waterfront Museum, Compton Acres Gardens and Brownsea Iceland - on their hosted Robert Baden -Powell in 1907 the first Scout camp.

Events

Annually held World Cup events of the sports windsurfing and kitesurfing in Poole.

Sports

The speedway professional team of Poole Pirates compete in the Elite League in the British Speedway. This club start amongst others Chris Holder and Darcy Ward. 2013 won the spooler team again the British Championship.

The Unitary Authority Poole

The Unitary Authority Borough of Poole belongs to the region South West England. It is administratively independent and only one ceremonial occasions to the County of Dorset. In the Borough of Poole live approximately 148,600 (2012 ) people in an area of ​​64.88 km ² ( population density. 2,291 inhabitants / km ²).

Special

One of the local schools has an exchange with the St. Pius -Gymnasium ( Coesfeld ), and one with the Albert -Einstein -Gymnasium in Frankenthal ( Pfalz). There is also in the city's many host families, as students complete courses and summer schools there from all over the world. In addition, located in Poole 's head office and a training center in the UK for the competent rescue Royal National Lifeboat Institution ( RNLI ),

Personalities

Sons and daughters

  • Erica Batchelor, figure skater
  • John le Carré ( David John Moore Cornwell actually ), writer
  • Natalie Clein, cello
  • Alan Kimble, football player
  • Greg Lake, rock musician and producer
  • Rod Robbie, Canadian Architect
  • Edgar Wright, actor, producer and director
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