This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: vanessamarshall Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.england.dor.general/2208.3.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Joyce, I wouldn't think so, The Firs Maternity Home was in Trinity Rd (nr the Lansdowne, Bournemouth) which is about 3 miles from Beaulieu Road at Alum Chine. Many places / houses have Firs in their names as Bournemouth is full of Pine Trees (It was famous in Edwardian times because people promenaded along the Pine Walks in what are now known as the Lower Pleasure Gardens. The Edwardians thought that the pine smell was good for the lungs and planted them everywhere throughout the borough! Regards Vanessa Dorset Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.