Allotments and community gardens have always been a focal point for local communities. This is where residents gather around a common passion for growing and sharing fresh foods. In particular, London has a history with urban allotments dating back to the industrial period. However, the survival of such places is threatened by the lack of space and the ever-increasing pressure from real-estate development. This essay explores the case of the Manor Garden allotments which were demolished in 2007 to give way for the Olympic Park in Stratford. These allotments had more than one hundred years of history in that location with a vibrant community of tenants. The demolition led to the dispersal of the community and to the formation of new ones in alternative places. The essay examines the experience of several tenants of the Manor Garden allotments at the time of the demolition by investigating historical accounts found in online videos and published materials. The originality of this work lies in the interviews undertaken.