Winton Fire Station. A brief history – courtesy of Bournemouth Library. Winton’s first fire station is reputed to have been a lock-up shed in Withermoor Road, operating by 1903. There is no mention of the station in the street directories of the time, however a brick structure – the present No 37 Withermoor Road – […]
What do the people of Winton think about the Fire Station redevelopment?
Angie Rose, 47, Strouden Road. “I was aware of the redvelopment and I think flats are a bit boring. The old building could have been turned into something more exciting.” “I love living in Winton.” “The high street is okay as it is, everything is here.” Steve Wicks, 52, Vicarage Road. “I saw […]
Eight “New York Style” flats planned for Winton’s former Fire Station
Winton’s old Fire Station, located on Wimborne Road, has now begun development to turn the iconic Bournemouth building into eight ‘New York loft-style’ flats and a retail unit. The proposed plan was approved in July after a number of different plans had been either rejected or withdrawn. The most recent withdrawal came in November 2017, […]