During World War 2 Southey Hall was used as accommodation for Canadian soldiers whilst the pupils were evacuated to Great Fulford in Devon for their safety. 

 
By the Mouths
of Our Cannons
Major General
Georges Philias Vanier
Officers on a terrace 
at Southey Hall.
Pierre Sévigny & Lt Gagnon 
15 Aug 1943 Southey Hall 
Field Day
Operation Varsity Lt Charles-Emile Gagnon Friendship Tree