Leamington Spa, New River Leam 1892
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Photo ref: 30984
Photo of Leamington Spa, New River Leam 1892

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A quiet moment on the banks of the Leam. Jephson Gardens were laid out on land leased from Edward Willes of Newbold Comyn. Willes charged a rent of just one peppercorn, on the understanding that the ground would never be built on or the trees destroyed.

A Selection of Memories from Leamington Spa

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George Goode who was born at Wappenbury in the 1840s was one of the builders who worked on one of the many re constructions that took place over the years on 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 the village baker at Moreton Morrell.