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The Gardeners Arms tavern known by the name and sign of the Gardeners was built in the 2nd year of Victoria in 1839. it was, when first built, a dwelling house, owned by one Thomas Easdown, a market gardener. The Lords of the Manor of Higham, at this date and for many years to follow, was St. Johns College, Cambridge. Thomas Easdown was a prosperous market gardener. A large quantity of the fruit and vegetables he grew was transported to Gravesend and London.
The fact that he grew fruit and vegetables gives some indication as to the amount of land belonging to the house during this period. There were at least another nine market gardeners in Higham at this time. We have Sky TV, WiFi available, walled family garden, famous for good food and a car park.
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