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War games
I was born in the London Road in 1951 and spent my childhood playing in and around
the park. I used to jump from one to the other, some of them had bushes growing
between them which made it very difficult. It was an ambition to make it from one end
to the other without falling off. Happy days.
Sue Jones
During the Second World War anti-tanks defences were put up in the park – as a deterrent
against a German invasion. In the event they provided an extra play area for children.
My uncle broke his front teeth jumping
across them, but they all did it back then!
Elaine Harle
Oh loved jumping on them...many hours spent jumping on the
pyramids (as I called them) lots of cuts and bruises.
Jean Heaver
These postcards form part of a collection belonging to Mrs Mary Martin of Shaw, Newbury and were sent in by her son Steve.
The postcards date from the 1940s and 50s
Picture this
Pond life
The pond is a much-loved feature of the park – for boating, pedalos and even for the swans to practise their skiing
Right - boat on the pond, date unknown ; Below:
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photographer Phil Cannings captures the swans skimming the water earlier this year
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feature