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 a girl with the surname Claridge. 1879
One boy with bicycle, two girls with sailor collars with their dog by ornate barred ...
Prince of Wales stepping from a car opposite the Town Hall, to be greeted by the ...
Red Cross garden party in Leamington Spa. 1940s
Demolition of Christ Church at top of The Parade, Leamington Spa. 1959 1st February ...
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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