May 28, 2020 | Memories, Places
Again from the pen of Stella Bolitho on 28th May 2020 Answers on the page about Benjamin Satchwell (the man not the pub) Interesting places: Leamington 1 TEFLATEORHT 2 STORYPALACEREN 3 PROMPOSUM 4 JSDRAGONSHEPEN 5 PATRICKOVIAR 6 RUSACHALClLNTHS 7 GLUBBIEDSNYIND...
May 22, 2020 | Featured, 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...
May 12, 2020 | Featured, People, Places
It was particularly poignant that it was on VE Day that I should be researching the life and work of Martin Stothart Moore, elected Mayor of Leamington Spa in November 1939 soon after the start of the Second World War. At his acceptance speech he “hoped that Peace...
May 9, 2020 | Memories, People, Places
There were no entries for this Challenge. We will reconsider our offerings to encourage your interest in Local History
Apr 24, 2020 | Memories, People, Places
Here are the entries about Memories of an Outstanding Event This challenge is now Closed. Thanks to all those who wrote for us to enjoy. Numbers B01 and B06 received one vote each. The next Writing Challenge is to write about your Favourite Home, preferably in...
Apr 18, 2020 | Featured, People, Places
Edith Ara Huntley was the older of two daughters of Arabella and Richard Huntley, born at Kings Langley, Hertfordshire in 1852, where her father was then joint owner of a Brewery. Edith lived in Leamington Spa, with her parents, and younger sister Eliza from at least...
