Dogs of the Polish Army
We are pleased to draw attention to this conference on 22nd October
Mick Jeffs
Leamington Sky Garden
We have heard of this project to add green planting to sections of the disused railway viaduct in the south of the town. This is part of Leamington High Line CIC. We are pleased to provide a link to the project which may be of interest – Leamington High Line CIC
“Many Cultures, One Town”
We are pleased to announce that our new video is now available online This is the fourth in a series of videos created by Leamington History Group and local filmmaker Mark Ellis chronicling the history of the town. It shows how Leamington recovered after 1945 to become a thriving industrial and tourist town. We also hear the … Read more
Gilbert Hopkins Forest, Pigman, Policeman, Publican
A Pigman, Policeman and Publican, the story of Gilbert Hopkins Forest The author, Martin Harrison, is an Ordecomedologist (collector and researcher of Orders, Decorations and Medals). As most British medals are named to the recipient it makes specific research possible, often with interesting results. One such story is that of Gilbert Hopkins Forest whose 1914-18 British War … Read more
Delivering Newspapers for W H Smith
Delivering Newspapers for W H Smith My friend Chris advised me that he was leaving WHS and asked if I wanted a job. I certainly did! The hours were 7-8 a.m. Monday to Saturday and the Education Committee issued a card stating when I was allowed work and for how long. Chris was with me … Read more
Archive Antics No 2
Archive Antics No 2 (An article from our Newsletter in June 2023 by our Archivist) It’s like a reoccurring nightmare. Deadline day for the Newsletter has arrived, but fortunately I have something for you. Not entirely about Royal Leamington Spa but there are connections. I was aimlessly wandering through the Archive. Sorry, that is … Read more
Archive (Automotive) Antics No 1
I was wondering, lonely as a cloud, through the Archive the other day and was thinking about the Blue Plaque that was put up in September 2023 to William Munger Heynes. William Munger Heynes was a man who was instrumental in the design, performance and production of so much of Jaguar’s successful days after WW2. … Read more
Adrian Shooter
Adrian Shooter CBE 1948-2022 – A life of entrepreneurial public service: Join former Chiltern Railways Director Ian Baxter (now Strategy Director, SLC Rail and President of Friends of Leamington Station) who pays tribute to Adrian’s life, vision and achievements. 13 April 2023 7.30 p.m. at the Pump Rooms. Organised by the Leamington Society and Friends … Read more
A Commonwealth Trail around Leamington Spa
Our new Free Town Trail is based on a Commonwealth Theme to echo the Games this summer. It will be a free guided walk around Central Leamington to learn more about the town’s past connections with the Commonwealth. The walk will visit around ten locations including the Royal Pump Room, the Town Hall, Imperial House … Read more
Derek Billings, A Tribute
Derek was a long-time member of the Leamington History Group who sadly passed away in July 2021. He was always keen to contribute to the activities of the Group and he was particularly noted for his collection of items relating to the history of the town and his huge collection of photographs. He was a … Read more
Henry Fedeski, Architect
Henry Michael Fedeski, FRIBA, Dip.T.P, AMTPI, 1907 – 1993 Henry Fedeski was born on Friday, 6th December 1907 at 28 Clarendon Street (now Road), Aston, Birmingham. His father was also named Henry and his mother was Mildred Mary. Our subject Henry, was one of five children; he had one brother and three sisters and his … Read more
Architects of Victorian Leamington Spa
This is a video of the Zoom presentation made to our Virtual monthly meeting by Mick Jeffs on Monday, 25th October 2021. It will be available for a couple of weeks so that people can view it again or catch-up if they missed it. Just click on the title image below
