History

Plotholder Paul McConnell has been exploring historical sources to build up an idea of how the allotment once looked

A few years ago, Simon Coleman found an old shed at the south end of Northfields allotments. Here he explains what it took to restore it

While digging in the archives, Simon Coleman discovered that plotholders were once banned from gardening on Sundays

A heritage feature has been created at Northfield allotments, with thanks to the plot holders for allowing it to be restored. The shed has been restored by Simon Coleman, keeping its original shape and feel. This old shed was crammed with fruit boxes. The boxes were probably used to store vegetables or fruit on the plot. The large grape vine on the plot where the shed was built may hint at the fruit the boxes stored in summers past on our historic allotment.