Fun Near Sheds 1

Family having a larf in Nan & Grandad's back garden in Portsmouth, 1963-ish.

Note the shed - a converted Anderson shelter!!!

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Irregular Shed says:

This appeals for three reasons.

1) Old photos are ace, and always are.
2) People call me Shed, and here's a shed.
3) My surname is Anderson, and here's my shelter.

Huzzah!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Bollops says:

Ah, I tell you what, it was the best shed I have ever been in. Primarily because you had to step *down* into it (being a shelter it was partially buried). As a nipper of 6 or 7, that completely blew my mind; it was like walking into a house and finding the stairs on the ceiling; it was *mind expanding*.

I'm pretty sure the floor was just compacted soil, but I'll have to check that. The bench ran the entire length of one wall, and all of the shelves had jars full of nails screwed to the underside (via the lids). Perfect. I vividly remember standing just inside the entrance, inhaling the heady smell of oil, watching my Grandad, clad in Arkwright stylee brown overalls, mucking about with something on the bench. Bliss.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

ohnothimagen says:

Great memories.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Muggins formerly known as wesleypegden says:

THAT IS WHAT I CALL A SHED
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Bollops says:

Wezz - it was DARK GREEN. Almost Racing Green, in fact. Let us salute it.

Btw, I've no idea what that metal framework thingy is all about, I'll have to ask me dear old ma (that's her in the pic, collapsing in giggles on the grass).
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

Muggins formerly known as wesleypegden says:

I think perhaps we ought to drink a toast the the splendid shed
...Cheers
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

lovedaylemon says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vintage Gardens and Gardeners, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

lovedaylemon says:

I love this photo. What exciting adventures!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Paper Dolls for Boys says:

I really love this, what fun! I added this to Vintage Photo Friday!
Cheers!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Woolanthrope says:

Awesome family photo. The shed is a wonder, but I am draw to your mom laughing. Pure joy!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

Bollops says:

Thanks, all!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

donnacom says:

Great picture...and what fun memories!
Posted 4 months ago. ( permalink )

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