Shipston On Stour, High Street c.1960
Photo ref: S296016
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Photo ref: S296016
Photo of Shipston On Stour, High Street c.1960

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Shipston-on-Stour is situated ten miles south-east of Stratford, and was once a centre for sheep and wool for the Vale of the Red Horse. Farmers and merchants came from miles around to do their business here, and there were enough of them to support several inns.

A Selection of Memories from Shipston-on-Stour

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 Shipston-on-Stour

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returned to Shipston on Stour only last week found Gerralds close house still standing and lived in . however the farm house still there and the land was turned into housing estate . brought some memories back .
My parents lived at rose cottage in Blackwell in 1954/5 would anyone know if this property still exists today ? As I am researching my family history.my parents names were tom and myrtle Davies and I think the cottage was owned by a Mr and Mrs parsons .any info much appreciated. Mrs sue gasiorek Mrs
family of Ingate moved here in we lived in Gerrald close only remembering there stood once a trough on piece of land this I believe was here before roundabout put in? there used to be large farm nearby my sister and myself used to have friends there. I presume the farm was made way for housing estate. can anyone who knew the farm and family where did they go?
Hi, I'm trying to trace my dad's family history. He lived in Shipston on Stour and his mother was Patricia Lygo (nee Wheatcroft) and his father Charles Lygo. My dad's name was Richard Andrew Lygo born 1961. He had four brothers; Nicholas, Jonathan, Patrick, Christopher and a sister called Melanie. If anyone has any information, please could you share it. Thank you.