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A triangular plot behind Mayes & Son Drapers, 174-177 High Street. Photographed c 1913 for William Burrough Hill and included in albums documenting his own garden at Bridell Lodge, which it resembles. Mayes had just expanded into 177 High Street.

Mayes Garden 1913

In Mayes Garden – High Street. Mr Wm Burrough Hill and Mr Henty – c 1913. A copy of this photograph was given to Elsie Sandell by Miss Matthews, ex Mayes Needlework Department, 1961. Pirelli’s chimney can be seen in the background

Sundial, Mayes Garden 1913

splay: no

Through a back window

Mr Burrough Hill is still sitting under the tree.

Mayes Garden

A little later: trelliswork has been added to the wall

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