Community Archive

bringing together the images, sounds and memories of Campden past and present

Photographs of family groups or community events, borrowed from local people, are scanned into our computer with written or spoken reminiscences. There are now more than 3500 images in the Community Archive, but as yet only a few with added reminiscences. Events and individuals can be cross-referenced, and searches can be made on a variety of topics. Other databases are being built up, with more background information.

We are also recording the memories of local people, and then annotate them for entry on to the computer database. References to people and events can then be identified and used for research or creating audio-visual presentations.

Campden Characters

‘Teapot’ was a well-known local character. His real name was James, but he was always known by his nickname, which was given him as a boy. We were sent a photo with a request for more information. Click here to find out more of his story

‘Happy’ Joe Court used his horse and dray for many local jobs. Click here to find out more about this Campden character