Staverton, The Old Crown c.1955
Photo ref: S557010
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Photo ref: S557010
Photo of Staverton, The Old Crown c.1955

More about this scene

This is a view of the real centre of the village looking up Oakham Lane. It is sign of the times that the children were safe to play in the road, although Staverton still offers a fairly quiet environment with little traffic. The house in the picture is now a private house, but it was the Crown Inn until it closed in 1951 or 1952.

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