Founded in 1899 as the Bournemouth Gas & Water Co works side and joined the Hampshire League West Division in 1904.

The late Twenties saw the side record some fine runs in the FA Amateur Cup, most notably in 1929–30 when they reached the final, which was played at West Ham United's Upton Park stadium where a crowd of 21,800 saw them hold Ilford 1–1 at the break before they eventually lost by a 1–5 scoreline.

The post war era saw Bournemouth Gasworks remain a prominent force in the Hampshire League and the cups.

Through circumstances beyond their control, the loss of their magnificent Alder Road home ground in 1972 prompted the club's decision to call it a day after a decline in fortunes.

[1] The final curtain came down in March 1973 the Club staged a formal Farewell Dinner to commemorate the end of an illustrious history.