The Waldrons
East Garston History
History
doesn't always have to stretch back into the very distant past.
More often than not - modern history is of greater interest as it
can portray events that the reader/viewer, is familiar with,
may have been connected with, or even lived through. This
section chronicles in pictures, the transformation of part of our
village - from a redundant coal yard to a then, new housing development.
- "The Waldrons" |
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The
old coal yard itself covered an area stretching from Humphreys Lane
down the hill to Back Street. Domestic fuel supply had been a Green
family business for
as long as I can remember, Initially Fred Green, and then, when
he retired - his son Richard took over the reigns. |
In the mid to late 90s - The site was sold and the area became ripe for re-development. |
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The
view westward towards Rogers Lane |
Across
the village with the church in the background |
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The
Forge photographed
from the coal retaining wall |
The
War memorial photographed from the rear of North View |
All the above photos were Taken in September 1997. One of the things I find quite striking to see, is just how many trees were in existence back then, photos from a time when we accepted trees the way nature designed them, before pollarding (Tree Hacking) became fashionable. |
January 1998
- Two views similar to those at the head of this page. The area
around North View has now been cleared, and Rogers Lane is devoid of its green hedgerow, becoming distinctly urban in its appearance. |
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February 1998
- North View ( Now 2 the Waldrons )
gets its old ungainly extensions removed, bringing it into line
with current development plans. Removal of this side extension facilitated
the building of a house to the left of the property by providing
enough ground space between North View and the site boundary.
~ Just a point, but look at the weather
we had for part of February 1998 ~ Glorious
days. |
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Construction
moved on at a pace and in a very short time, the uniquely styled
estate took shape. The original plans were in all probability for
an estate of clones - with all buildings being of the same design.
But extensive representations from the various council organizations
and their respective councilors, ensured
we were fortunate in that we ended up with a collection of properties
that were diverse and non uniform in their appearance. Even thatch
was introduced on the new build, fitting in with the village and
its surroundings most appropriately. |
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Today "The
Waldrons" has become fully established and blends in with the
village seamlessly. All traces
of the old coal yard are now totally eradicated, except of course
- " No.2 the Waldrons " - which still retains the look
and feel of its former life as - " Northview ". |
Photos : Ken Tarbox : Rosemary Vellender
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