Our History

Georgina Talbot

The old Talbot Village was built between 1850 and 1862 because of the generosity of two sisters, Georgina and Mary Talbot. Georgina and Mary divided their year between Surrey and Hinton Wood House on the East Cliff of Bournemouth with their family and it was while living in Bournemouth that the sisters discovered the many poor who were suffering in the region.

Between them, they sought to employ the poor to clear the land to build cottages — these were completed between 1850 and 1862. The workers were allowed to stay in the cottages and slowly, Talbot Village began to develop.

The original cottages were built on an acre plot and each had a well, animal pens and fruit trees. The residents were charged a rent of between 4 and 5 shillings per week. Georgina Talbot then had 7 alms houses built for the elderly and widowed.

The school was built for the village in 1862 and held 68 children, it has since been extended over the years and in 1992 an extension increased the school’s capacity to 420 children.

Although most of the original farms have long since vanished, Highmoor Farm is still operational and White Farm served as stables until fairly recently. Much of the original village including the school, church, alms houses and cottages remain and are protected by a Conservation Order which is administered by the Talbot Village Trust — which was set up by the sisters.

The Talbot sisters were committed Christians and it was their generous sacrificial giving that has enabled their legacy to live on so powerfully to this day.

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Planning your Visit

At St Mark's and St Saviours church there's something going on every week, and we'd love for you to be part of it. Whether you're joining us for Sunday morning worship or stopping by for a midweek Morning Prayer, there's always a place for you here.

Our weekly gatherings are a great way to connect with God, meet people, and grow in your faith. Take a look at our service times below.

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St Mark's Church

Morning Prayer every Tuesday and Thursday starting at 9am
A gentle and reflective start to the day (approx. 30 mins)

Midweek Communion each Wednesday starting at 12:30pm
A short and reflective said communion (approx. 30 mins)

Holy Communion on Sundays starting at 9am
Alternate weeks of The book of Commom Prayer and Worship.
A gentle service without music.

Parish Communion/Celebration Service each Sunday starting at 10:30am
A Parish Communion is held each Sunday except for the 4th Sunday of the month.
Our Celebration Service is held on the 4th Sunday of each month, this is an informal and creative service without a communion.

Evening Worship on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month starting at 6pm
Each 2nd Sunday of the month is a contemporary worship and the 4th Sunday is a choral evensong

St Saviours Church

Service of the Word/Holy Communion each Sunday starting at 10am