Jefferies and Galton family history at this site dates from the first half of the 20th century. This is a spit of sand at the mouth of Poole Harbour, on which are built many des. res.This (seaward) side of Sandbanks is known in family parlance as the "rough side", and the harbour side is contrariwise the "smooth side". The elder Jefferies used to search for cockles, which lived on the interface between sand and squidgy mud in the harbour, by using their bare feet.
