Churchill Gardens And The Sherbooms
My father lived in Tunbridge Road and was employed as a landscape gardener by Ian G Walker Ltd of South Godstone, Surrey from May 1946 until July 1959. Churchill Gardens was one of the Gardens he was involved with, it was started by Mr and Mrs Sherboom, who lived in a house adjacent to the old sand pit. The Sherboom land was called Havengore, and my father worked closely with the Sherbooms to create what later became Churchill Gardens. I believe it was Mr Sherboom's choice to have the Churchill name given to what he created.
I have many photos similar to the photographs here of Churchill Gardens of the same period showing Mr and Mrs Sherboom with their dogs in the gardens (they had many Great Danes) and a newspaper cutting of the time details what Mr Sherboom acheived. It's a little sad that I find no mention of Mr Sherboom's contribution to Churchill Gardens and their creation in any Southend Council info, not least because of my own connection.. I was concieved in Tunbridge Road...:)
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RE: RE: Churchill Gardens And The Sherbooms
I have just read your comments on the Frith page with regards to the Churchill Gardens.
Funnily, I have just returned back to London this Sunday after taking some wonderful pictures of the gardens along with Barclay my dog. As a young child my father would take me to gardens for a walk along the wonderful glades at the back where you have to climb steps and manover turns to look at the wonderful beauty of the place. Therefore, I thank you for the great insight into the history of the location. If you wish to see the pictures I have taken then you can find me on Flickr under DivaVonTeaser and I can now update my site and get the Council to mention the gardens.
Comment from DivaVonTeaser The Lady on Monday, 11th July 2011.
RE: RE: Churchill Gardens And The Sherbooms
You say you have more photos and nostalgia to add to Churchill Gardens, I would love to see them or any info whatsoever you may have. That garden is unique and beautiful and needs advertising!
Comment from DivaVonTeaser The Lady on Monday, 11th July 2011.