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Christchurch in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Bow House

— Millennium Trail —

 
 
Bow House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2025
1. Bow House Marker
Inscription. 18th century brewer's house. An extensive brewery complex operated behind it on the site of the present car park.
Bow House
was also the home in the early 20th century of Hart's Museum, a famous collection of thousands of stuffed birds and other animals.
 
Erected by Christchurch Local Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AnimalsIndustry & Commerce.
 
Location. 50° 44.109′ N, 1° 46.702′ W. Marker is in Christchurch, England, in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is on High Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 High Street, Christchurch, England BH23 1AY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Town Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Tolsey (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Clingan's Trust (about 210 meters away); The Ducking Stool (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Old Court House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Christchurch Castle and Norman House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Town of Christchurch-Twynham (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Priory Church (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Christchurch.
 
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The Ducking Stool (was approx. 0.3 kilometers away).
 
Bow House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 2, 2025
2. Bow House Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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Jun. 8, 2026