Eventide Homes Almshouses at Edgecombe Gardens

The Eventide Homes’ founder, JR Edgecombe became increasingly aware of the growing number of cases of extreme hardship in the area. This was particularly so amongst women, who through no fault of their own, were left homeless and without adequate means of support. In 1933, he was elected as Mayor, an office which he held for three years, becoming an Alderman, and it was during this time that JR Edgecombe envisaged a community of small villas where the needy could find security in the latter part of their lives.

The Homes are a striking testimony to the Architect, Philip Hardy. In the partnership ‘Seal and Hardy’, his work also included the very different Art Deco Echo Offices on Richmond Hill in Bournemouth and the Westover Road Ice Rink.

As well as a tour of our grounds and assembly hall (which was made possible thanks to the kindness of a donation from Sir Alexander Maclean, of toothpaste fame), History students from Bournemouth University have curated an exhibition space displaying and presenting our heritage material.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

1000-1230 | Fully booked

Location & directions

Location details available on ticket, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9TW

Contact on day:

Dorset Architectural Heritage Week

Telephone number:

+441202888992

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

**NOT FOUND**

Booking conditions:

Accessibility details

There is limited parking. Please park off site or at Castlepoint Shopping Centre car park

Additional information

There is no wheelchair access into the exhibition space. We would ask that visitors do not take photographs of any residents, their friend’s family and visitors etc

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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