East Cliff, Bournemouth Explained

East Cliff is a suburb and ward in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.

History

In 2016,[1] and again on 17 April 2021, a landslide occurred at the cliffside.[2]

Buildings

East Cliff is home to a number of expensive hotels, like Langtry Manor.[3] [4] Also in the area is the historic Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum.[5]

Politics

East Cliff is part of the Bournemouth East constituency.[6] East Cliff is also part of the East Cliff and Springbourne ward which elects three councillors to Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

Transport

Until 2019, the area was served by the East Cliff Railway.[7]

References

50.72°N -52.9°W

Notes and References

  1. News: Mackley - Bournemouth East Cliff Clean Up - Security and Project Overview. WCCTV.
  2. Web site: VIDEO: Dramatic cliff fall on Jurassic Coast captured on film. 2021-04-19. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  3. Web site: Eastcliff hotel set for £3million investment after sale which will 'return the hotel to the beauty she was when she was first built.'. 2020-10-03. Bournemouth Echo. en.
  4. Web site: Our Heritage The luxurious home of Lillie and Bertie, Prince of Wales. 2020-11-18. Langtry Manor Hotel. en-GB.
  5. Web site: Russell-Cotes Museum, Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole - 1108857 Historic England. 2020-10-03. historicengland.org.uk. en.
  6. Web site: Labour Market Profile - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics. 2020-10-03. www.nomisweb.co.uk.
  7. Web site: Funiculars.net - East Cliff, Bournemouth, Dorset (UK). 2020-10-03. www.funiculars.net.

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