My dad used to live at no. 37 Hilary Court and I spent many Sundays with him roaming the estate with his dog Elsa in the early 90s. I was always scared of the big heavy doors and the concrete stairs that smelt so bad. But I also have fond memories of being in his flat, which he took such pride over, and going to the newsagents for treats. He loved his home there.
So man places. Thankyou ever so much for the memories. was 50 just last month, esp. the old bunker in the woods. We would drink beers and look as porno mags lol. after the storm of 87, we made a 'den' Some hippy's took it away lol. I'll just go back to watching tv than go out as we use to.
I drew up the repair details while at Gosport Borough Council in the 1990's. Tip - never leave a tray-shaped shoe under any vital reinforced concrete component connection to it's substructure when it is open to the elements!
gravel pits was once owned by Fred dyke and had an uncle who worked their driving a steam crane he had on site which was taken over by hall aggregates in late 60's .
