The Sea Captain’s Garden

We are creating a garden in this redundant space at the entrance to the leisure centre. An information board will tell the story of the sea captains who lived in the historic quarter. The loss of green spaces in our towns and cities has contributed to a growing sense of isolation and other mental health issues. Today, with the dominance of traffic on the wane, these places can be reclaimed for the community.

When the sea captains lived here they were surrounded by green spaces, orchards, nurseries and market gardens. Corn was produced in the windmills dotted around the town and there were pigs and poultry roaming the streets.

Plans for the garden which is due to be completed in September

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