"A Safe Place or Haven"

Established 2004

Borstal History

These pages offer some history of the area from various authors, including personal reminiscences, the creation of the local parish and local industry including cement making and aviation, the Short Brothers main flying boat factory having been located on the Esplanade for many years.

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