2017

SP3165 : Display Board in Royal Leamington Spa town centre

taken 7 years ago, near to Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England

Display Board in Royal Leamington Spa town centre
Display Board in Royal Leamington Spa town centre
This board is situated in Parade near the former Post Office in Priory Terrace CV31 1AA. It has the following wording on it:

Welcome to ROYAL LEAMINGTON SPA

Leamington was originally a small village south of the River Leam, until the discovery of saline water led to a new spa town developing for healthy and pleasurable pursuits. The splendour of Regency England can be seen today in the streets of Royal Leamington Spa. Rendered ground terraces are complemented by colourful gardens and parks stretching along the river. A stroll around the town will take you back to Englaish society of the early 1800s.

In the middle of the display board is a street plan of the town centre whilst on each side has descriptions and drawings relating to the town itself. To the left of the street plan is the following wording:
Dr Henry Jephson
This popular physician began his legendary treatment of patients at the Royal Baths and Pump Room in 1823, prescribing a strict diet, regular walks and drinking the saline water.
Jephson Gardens
These were given to the town in 1843 by Edward Willes as public gardens and dedicated to Dr Jephson in 1846. The gardens contain a large collection of mature trees, many not native to this country, as well as several fountains and monuments.
The Parade
This grand wide street was the first street to be built in 1808 in the new spa town north of the river - the oldest buildings lie opposite the Regent Hotel. Today The Parade is the main shopping area with many chain stores and independent boutiques as well as the Regency Arcade and Royal Priors Shopping Centres.
The Royal Pump Room and Baths
This prestigious bathhouse intended to be one of the greatest in the country, opened in 1814 and was extended in 1861. The ornate function room is now used for public events. Saline spa water can be obtained from a fountain inside the building's annexe.

To the right of the street plan is the following wording:
Lansdowne Crescent and Lansdowne Circus
An impressive Regency crescent, designed by William Thomas. Nestling to the rear, in Lansdowne Circus are more modest Regency houses full of grace and charm. The author Nathaniel Hawthorne stayed at No.10 which he called his "little nest".
Queen Victoria
In 1830 the eleven year old Princess Victoria stayed at the Regent Hotel whilst travelling to Birmingham. Eight years later, in honour of this visit, the town was granted its royal status.
The Parish Church of All Saints
A good example of Gothic Revival, this is one of the largest parish churches in the country. The church was extended in stages between 1843 - 1902. A small monument in front marks the site of the original well erected over the town's first mineral spring.
Benjamin Satchwell
Leamington owes its fame to its salt water springs, the earliest being recorded in 1480. Benjamin Satchwell, the village cobbler, discovered a second spring in 1784 on William Abbott's land and a bathhouse was opened in 1786. Satchwell became a local celebrity through his poetry and articles about the village and its spa water.

In the lower right hand corner is a Map of Warwick District with Visitor Attractions and the following wording below it:
Did you know
Leamington is in England's Historic Heartland?
The District of Warwick contains a range of interesting visitor attractions - from castles to churches, canals to craft centres, woodlands to countryside walks, and historic towns to beautiful villages.
There is something for everyone and much more to explore.
Please enjoy your visit and come back soon.

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SP3165, 1845 images   (more nearby 🔍)
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David Hillas   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 4 March, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Wednesday, 3 May, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 3194 6547 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:17.1867N 1:31.9911W
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OSGB36: geotagged! SP 3194 6545
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