Date:1947
Description:Field Marshall Montgomery with "Freedom Casket", containing scroll of freedom of the borough, presented to him by Mayor of Leamington (Cllr. G. Purcell) at a dinner in the Manor Court Hotel. The casket is a replica of his own tank from the Battle of El Alamein. Looking on, Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Frank Whittle, inventor of the jet engine, Leamington Spa. 5th June 1948
The timeline shows resources around this location over a number of years.
Large family group (Bolton) outside a house. 1860s
Portrait of B. Jones. 1877
Ms Chambers posing holding a tennis racquet. 1879
"Patriotic Footballers" - nine players and five team members of Leamington Town ...
Floods in Portland Place, outside Regal Cinema, Leamington Spa. 1932
Terraced houses in Portland Row, Leamington Spa. Copy of photograph lent by Mr. ...
Construction of Royal Priors shopping centre, Leamington Spa. 1987
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Source: Heritage and Culture Warwickshire, Warwickshire County Council
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