Wannock Tea Gardens near Eastbourne

Silent 8mm film of Wannock Tea Gardens near Eastbourne filmed in 1959, 1961 and 1969 featuring Fred Slaymaker who built the model village. For a glimpse of Eastbourne c1970s, please click on the following link • Eastbourne c1970s For more views of Eastbourne in 1959 & 1961, please click on the following link • Eastbourne 1959 & 1961 To see The Crumbles Tramway, Eastbourne in 1961, please click on the following link • The Crumbles Tramway, ...

[@terryrainer2213]

I can remember that there was a large, dark, well, filled with water, above which was a sign saying "Giant Water 'Otter". There was a chain to summon this animal; pulling it brought to the surface a very large kettle - the "Giant Water (H)otter" !

[@terrypearson7787]

Yes!!! You're right ! I remember that too! Thanks for reminding me!

[@galenmarick8850]

My mum talks about that too..... and she then went on to work for Drusillas zoo whom I believe was Captain Anne's invention after Wannock tea gardens

[@deryncox1749]

went to broad road school--every afternoon waiting for the bus from 59 to early 62 we would either stand outside the gardens or walk around it---and i liked all the coaches in the car park-great-great time in life------

[@jennywilson1379]

The plaster chimps and a photo of my brothers and I cuddling them

[@didibellini]

There was so much more to Wannock Gardens. It was a magical place. I’m still bereft that it’s gone.

[@terrypearson7787]

I'm pleased to have reminded you of happy times!

[@stevebeal73]

Thank you for sharing this. I remember visiting as a child in the 1950s.

[@terrypearson7787]

Thanks for viewing and for sharing your memories!

[@TheSeafordian]

Seems so relaxing, before people had to look at their phone every few minutes.

[@terrypearson7787]

How right you are!

[@buzzinbakerful]

My flat is there now and it's amazing to see this video. Thank you

[@terrypearson7787]

Thanks for viewing!

[@janehounsell2150]

I worked in the still room after school.

[@terrypearson7787]

Hope the film brought back some happy memories!

[@martinchild9048]

Thank you for sharing this. Very nostalgic. I remember going there as a kid in th1960s.

[@terrypearson7787]

I'm pleased you enjoyed the film - thanks for viewing!