Uncle Toms Cabin
Behind these beach huts was, and as far as I know still is, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Here you could get cups of tea and so on. The original was constructed mainly of wood, an old brown colour. It was replaced I think in the 60's by the glass and brick one that was still there on my last visit a few years ago. How it got its name I know not.
Me and my mate Johny Horne often walked along this prom especially in the early to mid sixties looking for girls. That shelter could tell some stories.
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RE: RE: Uncle Tom's Cabin
I think Uncle Tom's Cabin which I have visted since 1946 has now closed down.
Comment from Peter Osborne on Tuesday, 15th December 2009.
RE: RE: Uncle Toms Cabin
I have been researching my family tree for nearly two years. Uncle Tom's Cabin was named after the man who built the original. This man was my second Great Grandfather Thomas Mason. Thomas also ran the Mason's boat yard and let out the bathing machines and later the beach huts. His name can be seen on one of the old photographs of Shoebury Beach bathing machines; T Mason and his son D Mason (Daniel). Thomas' Eldest Son Bertie is my Great grandfather. Thomas Mason also ran the Shore House Tea rooms before WW2 and my relatives have many old photographs of Shoebury; I am in the process of scanning them and it is taking some time to complete. Many relatives including my mother helped with the family business. I'd be interested in anyone who has first hand memories of Thomas Mason and his family.
Comment from Joanne Maddock on Friday, 21st May 2010.