Pope’s Garden

view of the house taken from the sale particulars in 1864

Pope’s Garden

Pope’s Garden

A house in Cross Deep, opposite the bottom of Popes Grove, facing the river, Strawberry Hill

A house in Cross Deep, opposite the bottom of Popes Grove, facing the river, Strawberry Hill

Later Beechcroft

1864 House built
1873 W Talfourd Salter Esq
1882 Talfourd Salter, QC
1887 J W Cartwright
1900 William Charles Punchard
1940 Damaged by enemy action (WW 2)
1955 House demolished

Pope’s Garden shortly before demolition in 1954

Note: * signifies tenant or lessee of property, where known. Many of the dates noted are "spot" dates taken from rate books, directories, Enclosure Award, maps, or other sources and may not indicate arrival or departure of an occupier. Occupation is shown chronologically although some exact dates have not yet been ascertained.