Nostalgic memories of Cam's local history

Share your own memories of Cam and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I moved to Cam from London in 1965. I was ten years old. In1971 I moved to Saskatchewan. A move I thoroughly detested. In Cam the world was at my feet and I was so happy. After two years in Saskatchewan I went back but it was never the same. I rode my bike everywhere. I would stay out untill the street lights came on. I cannot think of a time when I was unhappy. Beautiful scenery all around. Good friends ...see more
I'd like to ask if anyone knows of a brush factory in Cam which must date back about 100 years or more. I have a clothes brush which is in perfect condition and bears the title "WORKMAN Bros. Ltd. Cam. Glos." This brush was in my grandmother's possession and I have an idea that she was somehow connected or related to the maker. As I am now 83 years old, the brush is probably 100 years old or more. Can anyone ...see more
MY MEMORY IS OF MY FIRST VISIT TO ENGLAND TO SEE MY MUMS' HOME VILLAGE.THE YEAR WAS 1967.SHE WAS BORN IN CAM IN 1923. SHE MET MY DAD DURING WW11, AND MARRIED IN HER FATHERS GARDEN .SHE THEN CAME TO THE USA WHERE I WAS BORN. TODAY SHE IS 85 AND LIVING HERE IN EAST BRUNSWICK,NJ.USA. CAM IS A LOVELY VILLAGE.I HAVE NOT BEEN BACK FOR YEARS AND NEITHER HAS MUM, BUT I WOULD LOVE TO VISIT AGAIN SOON. MUMS MAIDEN NAME WAS ...see more