Walks and Talks

The Collection can offer local societies and groups a conducted tour of the Town focussing on its history, or a number of illustrated talks covering different topics all based on material from the Collection combined with further research performed by members and interested parties. In some cases these talks have been designed to complement exhibitions but they can all be delivered outside the Collection’s premises at any time. All talks are illustrated using a laptop and data projector (provided by the speaker) and are designed to take 45 – 60 minutes. There is a small charge to cover travel costs and for the walk or talk itself. All charges are donated by presenters to the Southam Heritage Collection in support of its funding.

If you can’t find the walk or talk you are interested in then please contact us at southamheritage@hotmail.com because we may have something under development or maybe you would like to help us with the research work from which we can develop a talk?

Town Walk

This walk through the centre of the town allows participants to learn about a number of the main buildings in the town and the role they have played throughout the centuries. The walk is on level ground (apart from the slope on some pavements) and so is suited for everyone. Generally speaking a walk would take around an hour, but may depend very much on how much interaction there is from the audience. Charges from the walk ggo towards the upkeep of the Heritage Collection. 

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind.

For bookings contact Linda Doyle on 01926 814214 or email southamheritage@hotmail.com

Southam Heritage Collection – How it all started

This 45  – 60 minute illustrated talk covers the history of the Collection from its earliest days right up to the present. It covers the transition from private Collection to public ownership including many of the lucky breaks which have allowed it to remain open to the public despite many set backs. Also included are examples of how modern technology has been used to help make the Collection more accessible and preserve copies of fascinating items in the event of any disasters.

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503

Yesterday’s Southam around Market Hill

An illustrated talk of how Market Hill has changed, or otherwise, since the fire of 1742 to the present day.  The talk is 45 – 60 mins in length and is extensively illustrated with photos showing the changes that have taken place. £35 (+ travel expenses for outside Southam).

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Linda Doyle on 01926 814214

One thing leads to another …

Its fascinating to discover the stories behind many of the artefacts in the Collection and this illustrated talk takes five instances where something has happened or been given to the Collection and a whole raft of unknown facts have then come to life. The talk takes five of these situations and tells how they developed over time and the terrific insights they have given into the history of Southam. 

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503.

The History of Wood Street Car Park

Very often we walk past buildings and sites without giving a second thought to how they came to be there and how the site may have been used in earlier times. This talk looks at the records held in the Heritage Collection concerning what is today a very mundane site – the Wood Street Car Park. We trace its history down the years using old photos and newspaper articles amongst other items to show the almost unbelievable story behind a site probably used by several hundred people each day without them giving it a second thought. 

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503.

Local_History_TalkThe Shaping of Southam

This 45 – 60 minute illustrated talk briefly traces the development of Southam over the past 1,000 years from just before it was named in the Domesday Book up until the beginning of the twentieth century. The talk covers some of the significant players in Southam’s history, including many who had an impact much wider afield than Southam itself, as well as some of the more important decisions and events that have made Southam the town it is today.

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503

Southam Heritage Collection

This 45  – 60 minute illustrated talk covers the history of the Collection from its earliest days right up to the present. It covers the transition from private Collection to public ownership including many of the lucky breaks which have allowed it to remain open to the public despite many set backs. Also included are examples of how modern technology has been used to help make the Collection more accessible and preserve copies of fascinating items in the event of any disasters.

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503

Yesterday’s Southam around Market Hill

An illustrated talk of how Market Hill has changed, or otherwise, since the fire of 1742 to the present day.  The talk is 45 – 60 mins in length and is extensively illustrated with photos showing the changes that have taken place. £35 (+ travel expenses for outside Southam).

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Linda Doyle on 01926 814214

One thing leads to another …

Its fascinating to discover the stories behind many of the artefacts in the Collection and this illustrated talk takes five instances where something has happened or been given to the Collection and a whole raft of unknown facts have then come to life. The talk takes five of these situations and tells how they developed over time and the terrific insights they have given into the history of Southam. 

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503.

The History of Wood Street Car Park

Very often we walk past buildings and sites without giving a second thought to how they came to be there and how the site may have been used in earlier times. This talk looks at the records held in the Heritage Collection concerning what is today a very mundane site – the Wood Street Car Park. We trace its history down the years using old photos and newspaper articles amongst other items to show the almost unbelievable story behind a site probably used by several hundred people each day without them giving it a second thought. 

The talk is suitable for all audiences and is delivered with a general public audience in mind. Ideally a projection screen should be available at the venue, although this can be provided if necessary.

For bookings contact Bernard Cadogan on 01926 613503.