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Nostalgic memories of Wannock's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Pets
My memory goes back to the late 40s. on a coach trip from Woolwich in S.E, London we arrived at Wannock Gardens.It was a glorious day and after a lovely tea, a rare treat in those days, I remember walking around the Pet Cemetary with all the sad but beautiful words of love on those little grave stones. Long ago but well remembered.
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Added 07 November 2017

Wannock Model Village 1963
I have just found some lovely photos of this place; fortunately my late Dad labelled them otherwise I would have no idea where they were taken.
Wannock, Gardens, Model Village c1960
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Added 10 March 2013

Strawberries And Cream
I forgot to say how brilliant the cream teas were, and especially the strawberries and cream and ice cream at Wannock Gardens, and the ladies really enjoyed their cakes and lovely tea! I still dream of it! The only tea room which could top the strawberries and cream at Wannock, was the Pevensey Castle tearooms, whose strawberries and cream were out of this world, and I have never experienced anything like ...see more
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Added 25 November 2012

The Little Model Village
I remember the gardens well and the little village. Was this the village which was known as "A village in a village" or was that another one in Sussex? As I said previously, my dad was a coachdriver and we often visited the model village and the tea rooms as children, when dad brought an afternoon excursion for tea. If I recall rightly, going back to the 1950s, just beyond the wishing well to the right ...see more
Wannock, Tea Gardens, the Wishing Well c1955
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Added 25 November 2012

Wannock Gardens Tea Rooms
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 ...see more
Wannock, Tea Gardens c1955
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Added 25 November 2012

Alice Scott
My grandmother was the cook at the Tea Gardens during the 50's - we used to love going there to see the 'Water Otter' of course it wasn't an Otter at all, it was a kettle but it was all part of the fun. The Miniature Village and the orchard where we would scrump an apple and hope we didn't get caught. Then end up with a delightful strawberry tea...
Wannock, Tea Gardens c1955
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Added 19 June 2012