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Christchurch, Hampshire

Christchurch Christchurch is a coastal town in Hampshire, on the English Channel. The town adjoins Bournemouth in the west and the New Forest lies to the east. Christchurch was originally named Twynham, and was founded at the meeting of the rivers Avon and Stour, which flow into Christchurch Harbour. The town developed into an important trading port and was fortified in the 9th century. Further defences and a castle were added in the 12th century, and destroyed by the Parliamentarians during the Civil War. Heavily fortifications were built during Second World War against expected invasion. The town's harbour, beaches, nature reserves and historically important buildings have made Christchurch a popular tourist destination attracting some 1.5 million visitors a year. (Read more)