Kenilworth
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George Goode
George Goode who was born at Wappenbury in the 1840s was one of the builders who worked constructing this church. He was my great grandfather on my father's side of the family. His daughter was Ellen Louisa Goode who married Thomas Pratt. He was once an officer at the Reformatory at Weston under Wetherley. He later became a master baker and became baker at Moreton Morrell.
A memory of Leamington Spa contributed by susan Dyke
Waifs and Strays Society
From approximately 1939-1945 the house was taken over by the Waifs and Strays Society becoming a home for 40 boys. They had moved from Chislehurst, Kent. The house was also used as a landmark by German bombers during their attacks on Coventry.
A memory of Warwick contributed by Ronald Forrest
I lived here
I lived at The Malt House, Claverdon in the early mid 1960s. It was owned at the time by Mr Jefferson who lived in a lovely new bungalow a little further away. I loved this house even if it was a bit unusual to live in. I went to school in Claverdon and Miss Lewthwaite was my teacher she was really nice. Does anyone else remember this place?
I don't think the Malt House has changed that much, it still looks lovely in the modern photos I have seen of it. I bet the floors still slope upstairs.
In the barn at the end it had a "Copper" where my mum boiled the whites on washing ...read more here
A memory of Claverdon contributed by Deboragh Lewis
Claverdon Hall
This is my home.
A memory of Claverdon contributed by dan cronin
Extracts From Kenilworth & Warwickshire books
One of the finest
castle ruins in the UK,
Kenilworth began as a
timber fort. The first stone
castle was built c1120
by Geoffrey de Clinton,
chamberlain and treasurer
to Henry I. Since then, it
has been associated with
some of the most famous
names in British history,
including Simon de
Montfort, Henry V,
Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.
An extract from from"Warwickshire Revisited Photographic Memories".
It was John of Gaunt who set about transforming Kenilworth
from a Norman fortress to a Gothic palace. Work began
around 1389, with only the keep being retained. The entire
inner ward was rebuilt and included a great hall, private
apartments, kitchens and store rooms.
An extract from from"Warwickshire Pocket Album".
In the years since this peaceful Victorian scene, Kenilworth has grown into a dormitory town of over 20,000 people. In 1906 it was possible to hire a horse and carriage at Warwick for a trip to Kenilworth and back for 10s 6d, though with two horses the price went up to £1, including the driver’s fee. For 17s 6d a round trip via Leamington and Stoneleigh Abbey could be had.
An extract from from"English Villages".
This splendid pile was built in about 1885, and stands in a prominent position overlooking Abbey Fields. No longer a hotel,
it is divided into flats and called simply The Abbey. In its heyday it was popular with actors appearing at the Coventry
Hippodrome: Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy and Clark Gable are just three famous names said to have been familiar with the
Abbey Hotel.
An extract from from"Warwickshire Revisited Photographic Memories".
In the 1880s and 90s post offices often opened longer
hours than they do today; from 7.00am to 9.00pm was
common. On Sundays, telegraph offices opened from
8.00am to 10.00am and from 5.00pm to 6.00pm.
An extract from from"Warwickshire Pocket Album".