Come and celebrate our town’s diverse heritage at Leamington Heritage Day. Leamington History Group and many other local societies will display their latest history research, activities and events. We will be launching Leamington History Group’s new Digital Archive. There will also be an opportunity to climb up the All Saints’ Church Tower, for a magnificent view of Leamington Spa. This is a free event and part of Heritage Open Days.
Rich and diverse history of Leamington to take centre stage at event this weekend
By Oliver Williams
There will also be opportunities to climb the tower at All Saints’ Church for magnificent views across the town, providing a fitting setting for a celebration of Leamington’s past, present and future.
Visitors can also learn more about Leamington History Group’s wider research projects, publications, talks, walks and local history projects.
Among the heritage, history and research organisations taking part are Warwickshire Industrial Archaeology Society (WIAS), Lillington Local History Society, Alderminster History, Warwickshire Photographers Collective, ARC, Warwickshire Gardens Trust, author Graham Sutherland and Leamington House Histories. Community, faith, culture and local interest organisations include Our Lady’s Lillington, All Saints’ Community Garden, Ahmadiyya Muslim Centre, Belvedere CIC, Warwick District United Nations Association, Leamington International Twinning and Gardens with Meanings.
Heritage Day will demonstrate just how broad Leamington’s heritage is, encompassing its buildings and streets, gardens and environment, industry and enterprise, faith communities, international connections, photography, arts and the personal stories of the people who have made the town what it is today.
The event will be attended by High Sheriff of Warwickshire Susan Rasmussen, Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa Cllr Sarah Boad, and Warwick District Councillor Ella Billiald, Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture and Economy.
Stella Bolitho, Leamington History Group’s chairwoman, said: “Leamington Heritage Day is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the extraordinary heritage of our town and the people and organisations who work so passionately to preserve and celebrate it. “Leamington has such a rich and diverse story, from its historic buildings, gardens and industries to its communities, families, faiths, arts and culture. “Heritage Day brings all these stories together and gives everyone the chance to discover something new, celebrate our shared heritage and take pride in what makes Leamington such a special place.”
One of the highlights of the event will be the launch of the Leamington History Group Digital Archive, presented by vice chair and archivist David Morse.
