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The
Sluice Gardens, left, are situated at the northern end of The
Esplanade.
Today, the view is very different, compare the 1950s
view.
The Bothy as it was known has long since disappeared and the
area around the central raised flower bed was converted to a
paddling pool.
A row of neat chalets was constructed facing East.
The
hills in the distance have disappeared under housing and the
area in between, for so long an undeveloped site, has become
a wild life and bird sanctuary.
Less
than a half mile from the Bothy was a Turnpike Cottage occupied
by Mr. Shorey who sold logs from a horsedrawn cart in the years
just after World War 2. As I recall his nickname was 'Sugar'em'
I would love to know why. I can recall riding alongside him
after he had delivered in our street and the aroma from the
wood and the horse lingers in my memory
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