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East Boldre: A Jewel of Hampshire, Enhancing Homes with Swain and Rand's

Welcome to East Boldre, a charming village nestled in the heart of Hampshire - a testament to both historical virtue and modern charm. As one embarks on a venture through this quaint district, a sense of history, captured within the essence of unique homes, unfolds. Swain and Rand's, the expert home improvements company, is determined to add to this spectacle by providing superior quality windows, doors, conservatories, orangeries, and porches, within the county.

East Boldre basks in the illustrious glory of Hampshire's unique natural and architectural wealth. It embodies an intriguing blend of traditional British homes and contemporary buildings for the discerning eyes. With historic landmarks such as the Church of St. Paul providing the town its rustic allure, the evolution of windows and doors through ages is quite evident. Swain and Rand's is proud to be a part of this evolution, rapidly becoming synonymous with home improvements across Hampshire.

The windows of East Boldre's houses grant views of the pristinely maintained Beaulieu Heath, a sight that regales the eyes and hearts alike. With every passing year, Swain and Rand's is methodically enhancing this view with adroitly fitted windows that mould into the character of the homes.

The doors in East Boldre do not just serve as mere passageways; they are portals that open up to the region's unique charm and vibrancy. Swain and Rand's, with a variety of bespoke designs, aid in bolstering this charm by replacing conventional doors with new-age designs that exude functionality and elegance.

Further adding to the character of East Boldre homes are conservatories and orangeries. Once a luxury for the affluent, Swain and Rand's make these modern extensions accessible for all, seamlessly blending them with the existing architecture and the breathtaking outdoors, thereby encouraging a connection with nature.

An alfresco welcome is an emblem of a hospitable home. At Swain and Rand's, we design porches that accentuate the inviting aura of the county's humble abodes. Our porches incorporate local design sensibilities with modern innovations, creating spaces that are warm, weatherproof, and visually appealing.

Now, here are two intriguing facts about East Boldre. First, the village was a critical location during World War I, serving as a training ground for pilots at RAF Beaulieu. The timeless architectures of those ages still stand tall, embodying the spirit of East Boldre.

The second fact might amuse you! The village hosts an annual 'ugly dog competition,' a fun event that brings the community together while adding a unique feature to the East Boldre events catalogue.

Swain and Rand's, based in Wimborne, is committed to further enhancing homes in East Boldre. As a friendly, highly professional home improvement company, we pride ourselves on understanding the unique character of each home in Dorset, Hampshire, and Wiltshire, and then providing tailored solutions that not only enhance visual appearance but also improve the quality of life within. In East Boldre, our work reflects the harmonious blend of lovable quirkiness and simple sophistication that the village is renowned for. Thereby, we are aiding the evolution of charming East Boldre, one house at a time.

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East Boldre

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East Boldre is a linear village and civil parish situated near Lymington, Hampshire, England. East Boldre is surrounded by the New Forest and forms part of the district of New Forest.The Anglican parish church is dedicated to St. Paul and there is a baptist chapel which was founded in 1810.

There is a traditional local pub, The Turfcutters Arms, and a post office. The parish includes the adjoining hamlet of East End.People have lived in the East Boldre area since prehistoric times.

Over thirty Bronze Age barrows lie within the parish boundaries.The village of East Boldre was originally a straggling hamlet and was known as Beaulieu Rails. This earlier name reflected the fact that the settlement had grown up along the wooden railings defining the western boundary of the Manor and parish of Beaulieu.

The residents were described in a parliamentary report in 1834 as "for the most part smugglers and deer-stealers. "The first church was a Baptist church founded in 1810.

The Anglican church of St. Paul was built in 1839, but was restored and the chancel added in 1891. The ecclesiastical parish of East Boldre was formed in 1840.

There were 650 inhabitants in 1871. The village hall was built in 1917.

In 1929 East Boldre Civil Parish was created from the Parish of Boldre.An airfield was built in East Boldre in 1910. There was a flying school here for two years before the airfield reverted to quiet grazing land.

In 1914 one of the sheds on the airfield was taken over by the Royal Flying Corps and by 1915 the demand for pilots for World War I was so great that a training school called RFC Beaulieu was built on the area. On 24 October 1917, the village post office at East Boldre was accidentally damaged by a British aeroplane, and for six months the elderly inhabitants had to live under tarpaulins in the house even whilst transacting postal business.

The camp was closed in 1919. The airfield identification letters, BEAULIEU, have been restored and are still visible at his location 50°48'25.9"N 1°28'52.7"WIn 1942, during World War II, a three runway airfield, RAF Beaulieu, was built on the opposite side of the road.

It was used by both the Royal Air Force and then later by the United States Army Air Forces. After the war, the Airborne Forces Experimental Establishment (AFEE) came to RAF Beaulieu, and used the former airfield as a parachute dropping zone until September 1950.

The site was then neglected and the Air Ministry relinquished control of the land in 1959. Today model aircraft are flown on the site on a regular basis.The film director Ken Russell and his fourth wife Elize lived in a thatched cottage in East Boldre.

On 3 April 2006 the cottage burned down, destroying most of their possessions, including much of Russell's movie-making equipment. They afterwards moved to nearby Lymington.More Media related to East Boldre can be found at Wikimedia Commons

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