Staverton, The Village Pond c.1955
Photo ref: S557003
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Photo ref: S557003
Photo of Staverton, The Village Pond c.1955

More about this scene

This view puts the old Crown Inn into context. The village pond, originally for watering horses, was filled in about 1960 and the area is now a pleasant village green, still with some of the original trees. To the right there is a pair of post war council houses, a typical development in most of our villages.

A Selection of Memories from Staverton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Staverton

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Ann Southam birth 1865 Catesby, Northants, married James Nown (Noon) birth 1863 Ashby St Ledger Married 1885 Ashby St Ledger, children Caroline 1886 Percival James 1889 John Southam 1891 Alice Ida Maud Hilda Elizabeth. I am researching my family tree. My Great Grandfather William Southam was born in Catesby Northants 1829. Last year I visited Ashby St Ledger to try and find ...see more