Wannock Gardens Tea Rooms

A Memory of Wannock.

I have very fond memories of the Wannock Gardens Tea Rooms in the 1950s (and maybe into the 1960s).
My dad was a Brighton coach driver who took trips of old ladies out for afternoon excursions and tea there. My sister and myself often accompanied them.
We were made a big fuss of, and my dad brought out soft drinks and cakes. There was always a lovely happy atmosphere. Being a regular, my dad was also made a fuss of, as the coach drivers brought the trade with them! The old ladies made a fuss of us children. The staff were friendly and knew us as Jim's children and recognised us when we came with him.
I can remember once, the river overflowed and came right up into the tea gardens in the summer. My sister and I thought this was great! We laid down and drank from the river, only to had dad rushing out quickly to tell us how dangerous it was! A big adventure, but we could probably have drowned if we had stepped over the bank, and there was so much water that you couldn't see where the river ended and where the gardens began. We were very small at the time!
I seem to remember an old stone bridge to the right, all covered by this flooded water, but I might be wrong, as that memory is hazy. I do seem remember lots of white frames and glass at the back of the tearooms. Great days.
Whatever happened to the little village, and does it still exist somewhere?


Added 25 November 2012

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