Leamington History Café

Programme for Monthly Meetings

Our Leamington History Group Café meets weekly on Tuesdays 9.30 – 11 a.m. for Coffee, History and Chat. Refreshments are available.

Everyone is welcome. We have informal talks on a range of local history topics. The Café is free, with a donation towards room hire.

We meet at The Band Factory, Althorp Street, Leamington Spa. CV31 2AU. Please email for further details: secretary@leamingtonhistory.co.uk

You may also be interested in our monthly Meetings at the Oddfellows Hall, New Street

January 2026

32 Parishes of Warwickshire Project with Gwyn Davies

32 Parishes of Warwickshire Project with Gwyn Davies

January 20, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
An informal talk about Warwickshire 32 Parishes, at Leamington History Cafe.
The role played by football in WW1 with the Royal Fusiliers

The role played by football in WW1 with the Royal Fusiliers

January 27, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Learn more about WW1 Football in an informal Leamington History Group cafe talk. We will look at examples both at home and away of the part [...]

February 2026

The Conundrum of a Talk with David Morse

The Conundrum of a Talk with David Morse

February 3, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join Leamington History Group Archivist, David Morse, delving into over 7,500 archival images of the town.
Private Trip: Leamington History Group Members Only

Private Trip: Leamington History Group Members Only

February 10, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Please ask for further details to book: chair@leamingtonhistory.co.uk
Stained Glass in Our Lady's with Rose Herbert

Stained Glass in Our Lady's with Rose Herbert

February 17, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a fascinating talk about the iconic stained glass in a Lillington Church.
Flt. Lt Alan Green, local RAF Navigator and POW with Stuart Green

Flt. Lt Alan Green, local RAF Navigator and POW with Stuart Green

February 24, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
The story of Flt Lt Alan Green, RAF Navigator and POW, as told by his son, Captain Stuart Green. Alan joined the RAF in 1940 and [...]

March 2026

Marton Village History with David Fry

Marton Village History with David Fry

March 3, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join us for a short talk about the local history of Marton Village.
A history: St Mary's RC Church, Warwick with Julia Lane

A history: St Mary's RC Church, Warwick with Julia Lane

March 10, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
An informal Leamington History Cafe talk about the history of St Mary's RC Church, Warwick.
Thomas 'Skerry' Jones with Allan Jennings

Thomas 'Skerry' Jones with Allan Jennings

March 24, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Join local historian, Allan Jennings, for a short talk about Thomas 'Skerry' Jones, at the Leamington History Cafe.