Articles with the tag: Health

Beech Lawn, Home of Dr Jephson

Beech Lawn, Home of Dr Jephson

Aug 23, 2014 | People, Places

Beech Lawn, “Dr Jephson’s splendid mansion” once stood at the corner of Warwick Street and Dale Street. Designed by a local architect, William Startin, it was built by a workforce of 140 in 1830-31 for the Leamington doctor, whose advocacy of a plain diet, exercise...
Campion Terrace Water Works, 1988

Campion Terrace Water Works, 1988

Dec 8, 2013 | Places

Built in 1875, at the instigation of Henry Bright, backed by Aldermen Wackrill (then Mayor), Bishop and Bradshaw, Campion Terrace Water Works were the first publicly owned waterworks in the country to supply a whole town – Leamington Spa – and the...
Forgotten local history: the Leamington Provident Dispensary

Forgotten local history: the Leamington Provident Dispensary

Sep 20, 2013 | Places

Two hundred years ago, Leamington grew and prospered as wealthy visitors arrived for the health benefits of the spa waters.  But what of those many people who couldn’t afford to pay medical fees?  The building shown offers some fascinating clues to this story.  This...