Layne Stores c1960, Elmer
Layne Stores c1960, Elmer Ref: E133047
Memories of Layne Stores c1960, Elmer
Layne Stores
Two brothers kept these stores. This one and the stores further along towards Middleton on Sea. The family name was Douglas. Beyong this lay The Cabin Club.
Elmer & local memories
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Vue de la Mer. 12 Alleyne Way
I would have been two when this was taken. My grandparents Jim and 'Topsy' Robins had number 12 (which can be seen just behind the telegraph pole) built in the 1940s and lived there until my wonderful Gran died. I have paperwork form the original plans for the build. It came in kit form and much was asbestos sheeting! In later years my mother claimed that the only thing keeping it together was the woodworm holding hands! The estate was private and was gated by The Cabin Club. It was built as a holiday let and some of the families came from Sutton and surrounding areas. All my childhood holidays since 1958 were at Elmer and I have very many memories of both the people and the places. I know the area as Elmer Sands, and my grandfather was a founder member of the Elmer Sands Association. Amongst other events they ran sports days along the beach. Diagonally opposite was the putting green. I recall waitng until someone... Read more
