Odiham, Basingstoke Canal c.1965
Photo ref: O8064
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More about this scene

The photograph shows Colt Hill Bridge and the rear of The Bridge House. In 1949 the New Basingstoke Canal Company bought the canal from the Harmsworth family, who had owned it since 1923. Under new ownership there was no commercial traffic, and the canal had become derelict by the time of this photograph.

A Selection of Memories from Odiham

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 Odiham

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My parents lived in 'The Coachman's Cottage', which can be seen on the brow of the hill in King's Street, 1950-60. 'Lovelace' is almost opposite.
My Great, Great grandparents, John and Jane Crocker lived here in 1915 before they both died.
My grandfather, and his family came from Odiham. They lived at Bury Cottage until at least 1908. I am connected to the Peskett, Clark, Champion, Pink, Lee and Windiate families of Odiham. Regards, Andrew.
My brother Joe is buried in Odiham He was in the Royal Air Force.