The Barnhams
Acacia Avenue
Colchester
David: “We used to have an Acacia tree at the front. That went when I paved the drive”
Sheila: “We were both working in butcher’s shops when we met. I really did fall for a butcher’s boy with a twinkle in his eye. I was seventeen when we got married”
The household
David Barnham (59), builder
Sheila Barnham (57), onion grader
Shane Barnham (34), trainee plasterer
Family profile
Time at AA: 36yrs
About the family:Have been married 40 years
The estate used to be a farm and David was born on the farm
Son Shane is living at home following his separation from his wife
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"What a unique idea, bizarre but great fun. Just managed to wile away twenty minutes having a good old nosey round Middle Britain!"
Rachel
