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William Louis de Normanville (1843-1928)

William Louis de Normanville (1843-1928)

Sep 20, 2015 | People, Places

William Louis de Normanville’s family originated in Normandy. His grandfather, the Marquis de Normanville had escaped from the Revolution in 1792, leaving his family behind in the sadly mistaken belief that women and children would be safe from revolutionaries....
A Curious Footpath

A Curious Footpath

Aug 27, 2015 | Places

This photograph shows the ancient cobbled footpath and bridge across the River Avon at Saxon Mill.  Outwardly this is just a footpath crossing the Avon, which happens also to mark the Milverton/Warwick parish boundary.  The footpath extends from the river crossing as...
Rediscovering the Toovey Family, Leamington Artists

Rediscovering the Toovey Family, Leamington Artists

Aug 6, 2015 | People

A few years ago, my dad brought home a dusty old envelope from the Town Hall, where he works.It was about to be put in the bin, so he brought it for me to look at.  I was excited when I saw that the contents all related to one person, Richard Toovey. But who was he?...
Josef Kalaś, 1912 – 2008

Josef Kalaś, 1912 – 2008

Jul 20, 2015 | Memories, People, Places

Josef Kalaś was born in Czechoslovakia and served in the Czech army before the outbreak of WW2. During the 3rd Reich Occupation, he fled via Poland and joined the French Foreign Legion. He was released to fight with his countrymen at the outbreak of war, and...
Memorial to Civilian War Dead

Memorial to Civilian War Dead

Jul 17, 2015 | News

During the 1939-1945 war, Leamington experienced a number of air raids which caused the death of 13 people and severe injuries to 39 others.  This information was not made public at the time, for fear of damaging morale, but it came to light when the Local Medical...

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