Nostalgic memories of Southam's local history

Share your own memories of Southam 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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We moved to the outskirts of Southam in 1963 a small Town then. Walking to the shops where the highlighs of the day, my babies where born here delivered by the local midwife who just lived a few doors away. Pushing the pram down Abby Lane, the old prefabricated huts on the left, down over the bridge with the tiny butcher shop amongst the cottages on the right. Crossing the road by the Black Dog to go to library up the little ...see more
My mum, Pamela and her husband, Arthur Barnett lived in Southam in the early 50's. They had a daughter named Yvonne who was adopted by a close friend of my mum's. I am desperately trying to locate Yvonne whose name may have changed. She is my sister. If anyone can help, please contact me. Thank you. Susan Wines. email susancalwin@aol.com