Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
A Massey-Ferguson tractor is standing in the Jephson Gardens while a gardener sits on a bench, c. 1960-1971. Harrington House can be seen in the distance. It is one of a group of photographs of the Massey ...
Beaver Incisor Tooth Pendant
The tooth is set in bronze and may have been worn as a charm. Found pre-excavation, in 1921 during road works.
The European Beaver (Castor fiber) was a common animal in Saxon times. [They lived in ...
The Cunning Woman
In one of the graves excavated at Bidford on Avon an unusual collection of grave goods was discovered. This has led to the theory that the woman may have been a 'cunning' or 'wise woman'.
What use ...
Windsor Castle
This is an oil painting on canvas depicting a distant view of Windsor Castle. It is signed 'Norton' (or perhaps 'Morton') at the bottom left, and was painted between 1800 and 1900.
It may have been painted ...
Rugby. Oxford Canal
The aqueduct carrying the Oxford Canal over the Leicester Road, Rugby. 1900
Middleton. Middleton Hall
Middleton Hall, Middleton. 1969
Rugby. Oxford Canal
The bridge carrying the footpath from Rugby to Brownsover village over the Oxford Canal. 1900
[Original caption says 'The Wooden Bridge' ?]
Leamington Spa. E. Francis & Sons
Millinery and drapery department of E. Francis & Sons shop in Bath Street, Leamington Spa. 1920s
Dunchurch. The Square
The Square, Dunchurch. 1930s
[This photograph is taken by the almshouses in Dunchurch. There is a slip road from the Rugby Road to the Daventry Road, this leads to the church and the war memorial and ...
Shipston on Stour. Picture House
The Picture House, Shipston on Stour. Men and boys in street.
[ The posters are advertising "Calamity Anne Takes a Trip" which was an American, short silent film, which wasn't released till 1913. "On ...
Napton on the Hill. Football Club
Napton Football Club, 1924-25. Group photograph outside the Crown. 1924/25
[Person in the suit, middle of the front row is Alfred Payne, Headmaster of Napton Boys School. He commenced employment with ...
Napton on the Hill. High Street
High Street, Napton on the Hill showing the Crown and cars parked on the street. 1960s
[The land rover in the picture still exists and belongs to a local farmer. The Mk 1 Cortina was an estate version ...
Napton on the Hill. High Street
High Street, Napton on the Hill, with various cars in drives. c.1960
[During the mid 1960's when this photograph was taken the shop was a butchers]
Fenny Compton. The Woad House
The Woad House, Fenny Compton. 1948
Fenny Compton. The Rectory
Stone built house (The Rectory) and garden with flowerbeds and lawn in Fenny Compton. Three ladies at small tea table. Church seen at rear of house. 1890s
Yarningale Common.
A view of Yarningale Common. 1940s
All Saints Church, Withybrook. Interior
The interior of All Saints church, Withybrook. 1930s
Regency Ball, Leamington Spa
The Mayor of Leamington Spa and his wife arriving at the Regent Hotel for the Regency Ball, which was held at the Royal Pump Rooms on 6 November 1964.
The Regency Ball was organised to celebrate the ...