Canvas Strap
This strap was used in hydrotherapy treatments at the Royal Pump Rooms. During treatment the strap was placed underneath the patient as they lay in the water. It was attached to ropes that were suspended ...
Cartoon
Ink cartoon by Ken Aitken of the Royal Pump Rooms sinking into the river Leam, signed by the artist, c.1980. Ken's cartoons on topical issues were published every week by the Leamington Spa Courier. This ...
Cartoon
Ink cartoon by Ken Aitken of the Royal Pump Rooms covered in lights and signs advertising events, Blackpool style. The caption reads 'We Decided That a Facelift Was the Only Answer', c.1980. Ken's cartoons ...
Cervical Traction at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
Colour photograph taken at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, in about 1970. The photograph shows a man receiving cervical traction. He is sitting on a raised bed with a cervical traction harness applied ...
Cervical Traction Head Harness
This is a cervical traction harness. It was used in physiotherapy treatments at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa. The harness provided support and tension to a patient's head and neck during cervical ...
Cervical Traction Head Harness Hanger
This coat hanger frame was used with a cervical traction harness. It was used in physiotherapy treatments at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa. The harness provided support and tension to a patient's ...
Changing Cubicles, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
Colour photograph inside the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, c.1980s. Photograph of the changing cubicles alongside the therapeutic pool.
Child Being Treated at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
Black and white photograph showing two attendants lowering a child into a deep bath. This is possibly a saline bath which was used at the Royal Pump rooms from the 1920s. Saline baths were used for general ...
Closure Notice
A notice announcing the closure of the swimming pool at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, on 27 June 1990. Swimmers were advised that a new swimming pool would be opening at Newbold Comyn Leisure ...
Coffee Pot
This coffee pot is one of many that were used in the cafe at the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa. It is made of electro-plated nickel silver and holds one pint of coffee. The initials 'L.C.P.R.' are ...
Concert Programme for The Magic of Opera
Programme for Nigel Hopkins presents The Magic of Opera at the Royal Pump Rooms, 7 May 1994. The cover is printed in red and white.
Czechoslovak Legionaires Commemorative Dinner Menu
Menu for a commemorative dinner held by the Czechoslovak Legionaires at the Pump Rooms, Royal Leamington Spa, Saturday 29 October 1960.
De Normanville Pool, Royal Pump Rooms
The large swimming pool at the Royal Pump Rooms features a unique iron roof. It was designed by William de Normanville and opened in 1890. Until 1950, the pool was used by men only, there being a separate ...
De Normanville Pool, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
Photograph by Walden Hammond of the inside of the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa. A scene at the large swimming pool in the Royal Pump Rooms.
De Normanville Pool, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
Black and white photograph by Walden Hammond inside the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa. View of the De Normanville pool with women in and around it. There are diving boards at the end with women waiting ...
De Normanville Pool, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
Black and white photograph by Walden Hammond inside the Royal Pump Room, Leamington Spa. View of the De Normanville swimming pool with children swimming and diving. The De Normanville pool was opened ...
De Normanville Pool, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
A scene at the large swimming pool in the Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa, c.April-May 1970. The photograph was taken by John Hemmings, who worked as a hydrotherapist at the Royal Pump Rooms. Since the ...
De Normanville Pool, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa
A black and white photograph of the De Normanville swimming pool, Royal Pump Rooms, Leamington Spa. There are six girls wearing swimming hats and costumes sitting at the side of the pool. A man is crouching ...