Jackson Close
Jackson Close: It is surprising that in Kesgrave we had two Mr Jacksons both of whom ran a roadwork type of business.
The first Mr Jackson took over Gayfers Concrete of Dobbs Lane. This was a company that made blocks, paving slabs, kerb stones and in fact any item made of concrete. After the purchase the business was renamed as “Roadworks”. This enterprise grew and grew and became a company to build houses, roads, commercial buildings and motorways. They operated both in East Anglia and over many parts of the country later diversifying onto railways as well. They eventually outgrew the site and moved into Ipswich after which they were taken over by a company from Derbyshire. They still retain an office and works within Suffolk.
The second Mr Jackson of St Olaves Road Kesgrave ran a smaller type of business involved in contracts for tennis courts, driveways, large carparks and roadways in local smaller builds. He was a keen member of KWMCC in its earlier days and was never afraid of speaking his mind. He eventually left Kesgrave and moved to Ufford.