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East Cliff, Bournemouth

Coordinates: 50°43.2′N 1°51.9′W / 50.7200°N 1.8650°W / 50.7200; -1.8650
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The mechanical lift at East Cliff.

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

History

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

Buildings

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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

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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

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

References

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

50°43.2′N 1°51.9′W / 50.7200°N 1.8650°W / 50.7200; -1.8650