Sharps Green
We had some great times in the summer hollidays. A crowd of us would get on our bikes go along to the Strand and then along the sea wall to sharps Green. We passed a boat yard, but I don't remember the name. We were gone all day. We played "bike scrambling" up and down the mounds, the boys were always better at it than us girls. There were always loads of damsons and blackberries that we could pick and eat. We came home at six tired out. I first got my love of the countryside then and since then have always respected it. I also remember going to the war memorial on Mill Road with my dad and all the men removing their hats in respect. We went to fairs on the lines, Navy Days. I remember the Dockyard hooter morning, lunch time and evening, no excuse then for being late for school. Time off for the Queen's visit to Gillingham, she wore green I remember. "Happy highways where I went and cannot come again".
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RE: RE: Sharps Green
Does anyone remember the tiny "chapel" which was on the left at the top of the side road to the entrance to Sharps Green, or was it a chapel? I would be interested to find out as I can remember exploring inside when I was a youngster.
Comment from Dave Reeve on Friday, 30th September 2011.