Sep 15, 2020 | Memories, News, People, Places
Post-Event Report. We are delighted with the response to our Virtual History Day. This was our first such event and was in place of our annual Leamington History Day at the Parish Church. The technology all worked well, which was a great relief. Our offering on the...
Sep 11, 2020 | Memories, People
This Family History Advice Session forms part of our Virtual Leamington History Day 2020. We all need advice sometimes on researching our family history whether we are very experienced or just beginning. This Zoom meeting with Jacqui Kirk, professional genealogist,...
Jul 5, 2020 | News, People
On 6th July 2020 the Warwickshire Industrial Archaeology Society and the Leamington History Group are proud to announce that this is one of the two books chosen for a Publications Award by the Association for Industrial Archaeology. The Judges were all “very...
Jun 20, 2020 | News, People, Places
This is the first in what we hope will be a series of videos about the history of Leamington, celebrating the town’s rich history, engaging with other groups across the community in the process of story-telling, and helping share the knowledge of our local...
Jun 14, 2020 | News, People, Places
Our Free Guided Walks programme for 2020 was planned to start on Tuesday 16th June. However due to the Covid 19 pandemic and the Social Distancing requirements the Leamington History Group Committee has decided to postpone all walks (including booked walks) until at...
Jun 2, 2020 | People, Places
Sherbourne Villa Once a large, elegant and detached building, Sherbourne Villa, stood on the corner of Sherbourne Terrace, Clarendon Street and Villiers Street. In 1938, planning permission was obtained to demolish the villa and replace with 4 houses: 17 and 17a...
