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Once my home

Bidford-On-Avon, the River and Bell Court Cottage 1950

I lived here for two years in 1941/42.  My father rented it from Mrs Switzer who owned Bell Court.  I was ten years old and together with my parents was escaping the Birmingham bombing.  I used to fish from that very unstable veranda. We later rented a home on Grange Road in Bidford.                 
       Jack Nunn                                                                  
A memory of Bidford-On-Avon contributed by First Name Last Name

I lived here

Claverdon, Malt House Cottage c1960

I lived at The Malt House, Claverdon in the early mid 1960s. It was owned at the time by Mr Jefferson who lived in a lovely new bungalow a little further away. I loved this house even if it was a bit unusual to live in. I went to school in Claverdon and Miss Lewthwaite was my teacher she was really nice. Does anyone else remember this place?
I don't think the Malt House has changed that much, it still looks lovely in the modern photos I have seen of it. I bet the floors still slope upstairs.
In the barn at the end it had a "Copper" where my mum boiled the whites on washing ...read more here
A memory of Claverdon contributed by Deboragh Lewis

Claverdon Hall

Claverdon, Claverdon Hall c1960

This is my home.
A memory of Claverdon contributed by dan cronin

mini fishing

Shipston-On-Stour, the Bridge c1960

I remember fishing here with our mini bottles. Catching minows with wine bottles with the bottom knocked out ( hard to find ). Remember once being trapped under these arches with the river rising and being surrounded by the cows that came down from the field. Very fond memories - shame kids don't get the chance these days to experience such things.     
A memory of Shipston-On-Stour contributed by Michael Bailey

Extracts From Weston On Avon & Warwickshire books

Weston On Avon, c1955

Weston is a tiny village, little more than a cluster of cottages leading to a 15th-century church at the end of a no through road. This lovely cottage has been unusually fortunate in its owners: fifty years after the photograph was taken, the cottage remains virtually unaltered. It has been re-thatched, but care has been taken to replicate the design seen here.
An extract from from"Warwickshire Revisited Photographic Memories".

Leamington Spa, the Parish Church c1955


An extract from from"Leamington Spa Town and City Memories".

Leamington Spa, St Mary's Church 1892

Mrs Hitchman, widow of Dr Hitchman, donated the site for this church together with a large sum of money. St Mary’s was built between 1877 and 1878 by John Cundall in brick with a prominent steeple. The interior is brick-lined. The tower was a mere 75 feet high and has been cemented over. In 1875 the old three-decker pulpit was removed and the font re-located. The horse and carriage gives a tranquil atmosphere on a road which now leads to an industrial estate.
An extract from from"Leamington Spa Town and City Memories".

Leamington Spa, the Parish Church c1955

The River Leam and All Saints’ Church from the suspension bridge. On the left, the high walls at the rear of the gardens give an indication of the flood problems associated with living on a river.
An extract from from"Leamington Spa Town and City Memories".

Warwick, the Castle 1886

The domestic buildings of Warwick Castle are situated on the southern side of the fortress overlooking the river. The roof of the Great Hall and several other rooms were restored at considerable cost after being seriously damaged by fire in 1871.
An extract from from"Warwickshire Pocket Album".