1 A smithy is marked on the 1st Edition 6″ Ordnance survey map
A forge, which was in use during the Imperial period, is marked on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886. It was situated at the junction of Southam Road and Windmill Lane, Ladbroke.
1 A turnpike established between 1750 and 1775. First Act 1754-5.
A toll road running from Ryton Bridge to Banbury, via Southam. Travellers would have paid to use the road during the Imperial period.
This is for me an acknowledgement to a lady who lived through devastating times, had an extremely difficult life but never, ever, forgot her connection with Ladbroke and the rural ...
In part one, I went through my mother Dora Baker’s early years, and her background. In this part, I’d like to talk about Dora’s war years, her marriage, and leaving ...