Old house next to Natwest, Parkstone Poole

[super_naj]

Wow that's great, I'll get down to the library and have a look. It's becoming even more intriguing now!

[Redroger]

While you are there take a look at the electoral register for 205 Ashley Road, will be available in the reference section. I would expect one elderly male, and one or 2 live in staff to be registered.Please post what you find on this site. Thanks.

[janet w]

Good evening

The house that was demolished was a Doctor's surgery. Dr Beattie & Dr. Hatch were the Doctors
They were my doctor's from about 1972 until at least 1982 when I moved away.
I think Dr Beattie lived in the upper rooms and his wife helped with the paperwork. They worked on a 1st come 1st seen system and always remembered who you were as there was no receptionist
I think they were invited to move to the new Medical centre at Mansfield Road ( not Madeira) but remained in Ashley Road. I presume it fell into disrepair when perhaps they retired. I think Dr Beattie died a few years ago and he was well into his 80's not sure what happened to Dr. Hatch
It was a wonderful old house, probably never having been modernized. I can picture it quite clearly, perhaps there may be a picture in a local book of Upper Parkstone
Hope this helps

Janetw

[super_naj]

Hi Janet, thanks for your reply, it's good to hear that you remember the building. I'd love to see a picture, I've scanned through all of the books I have of the local area (a bit of an interest of mine) and also looked on the Internet of eastbound views of Ashley road. The closest picture I've got is of the old Dorset bank on the corner of Albert and Ashley roads, unfortunately I can't find any from the other side of the street. I'll keep looking though, I'm determined to find one!

[janet w]

Good evening again

Unfortunately the building is probably just to far east to feature in any books
The only suggestion I have is Poole History Centre you may just get lucky.
It was a large square, flat fronted building. I was quite upset when I noticed it boarded up and then demolished when I happened to pass by many years later
Happy hunting

Regards

Janet w

[super_naj]

I was going to try the history centre, I've always wanted to have a look at what they've got there, but never really had a specific reason to until now. Although I don't live in Poole full time now, I'll have to pop in there when I'm next home. If I do manage to find anything, I'll post it on here.

[Redroger]

Another thought, why not try the Dorset FHS; there are always several photo books of old Parkstone on sale at the meetings; one of them might cover the area concerned.

[janet w]

Good evening

I have just looked at some photo's from the Poole History Centre showing Ashley Road that are on-line,  but besides the one taken by the Dorset Bank (now Lloyd's) that you have already seen,  there is only one looking westwards from Madeira Road, so close but not quite. This is just a few of their collection so may still be worth a visit. Just one other place to contact perhaps is the Branksome Library that is now just a little further east on Ashley Road.
As you say one day a photo will turn up
Perhaps you could contact Dorset FHS through their Web Site.

Janet w

[super_naj]

I looked on the website, didn't see anything either. I've looked online for newspaper records for any mention of the surgery to see if there is an article with a picture, but to no avail. Looking forward to going to the history centre, they must have newspaper records there as well as the library.

Jan