Sevenoaks, Bradbourne Park Lakes c.1955
Photo ref:
S98027
Photo ref:
S98027
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Memories of Sevenoaks, Bradbourne Park Lakes c1955
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As children we spent hours fishing for sticklebacks in these lakes. Armed with a jam jar with a bit of string for a handle and a fishing net made from a bamboo stick with a loop of wire and one of mum's old stockings, we had a great time. There was a little island in one of the lakes which provided the setting for many adventures.
In 1971 Elizabeth and I bought our first home in Robyns Way backing on to these lakes. Sevenoaks Urban District Council charged residents half a crown (two shillings and sixpence) annual rent, for the right to have a gate from our back gardens leading directly into the park which was very convenient for a stroll around the waters edge. The Council asked for five years advance rent ...see more
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