Part Of My Childhood

A Memory of Christchurch.

I spent many enjoyable school holidays in this town.  My Uncle had a store called Staggs the Drapery and clothing store.  Back then we used to spend many an hour wandering over to the Quay & the Priory.  We also used to take the ferry over the Avon into Southbourne where my Aunt lived. Then we would walk to Hengisbury Head. Sometimes we would fish in the Avon.  It was a wonderful little town and when I visit it I still have a touch of nostalgia because a lot is still unspoilt.  Unfortunately the wonderful garden that backed on to my Uncle's store is now part of a car park.  Progress I suppose where beauty has to give way to necessity.