Sources for the history of Bournemouth
A list of archive collections and sources relating to Bournemouth, held at the Dorset History Centre in Dorchester.
The Dorset History Centre is jointly funded by Bournemouth Borough Council, Dorset County Council and the Borough of Poole Council, and serves all three areas. Our website gives more information about our services and visiting us.
Bournemouth was part of Hampshire until 1974. Some material will therefore be held at
Hampshire Archives and Local Studies (opens in a new window) 
.
Some other sources are available at
Bournemouth Library (opens in a new window) .
Archive collections
Original records of organisations, societies, families and individuals relating to Bournemouth.
Local Studies collection
Books and other printed sources relating to Bournemouth.
Sources held elsewhere
| Type of records | Location |
| Parish registers | Hampshire Record Office Winchester |
| Electoral registers | Heritage Zone Bournemouth Library |
| Bournemouth newspapers | Heritage Zone Bournemouth Library |
| Ordnance Survey maps and street plans | Heritage Zone Bournemouth Library |
| Tithe maps | Hampshire Record Office Winchester |
