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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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