Charlecote and the Lucy Family
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by John Miles. The Lucys have lived at Charlecote for over 800 years, and their descendants are still there today. The talk will cover the family history up …
Leamington’s Imperial Links
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by Ben Richardson. It is tempting to locate British Imperialism in the territories under British rule or in major ports such as London, Bristol and Liverpool. In doing …
Erasmus Darwin
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by Charlie Plain-Jones. Not Charles Darwin, who was really rather boring, but his fascinating grandfather, Dr Erasmus Darwin of Lichfield. An internationally known 'Natural Philosopher' and polymath who …
Roman Mancetter and Boudica’s Last Stand
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by Eddie Smallwood. Mancetta or Manuessedum overlooked the crossing point of the River Anker by Watling Street and was the site of an early Roman Fort and Vicus. …
The Puckerings of Warwick Priory
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by Trevor Langley. The fascinating history behind Puckering's Lane in Warwick - a short road with a big story to tell. It is the key to unlocking some …
Rogues, Villains and Peaky Blinders
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by Corinne Brazier. The Police Museum in Birmingham once housed several individuals who were labelled as Peaky Blinders by the press and the talk will highlight some of …
Armistice 1918 and After – some local perspectives
Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, KingswoodA talk by Stephen Barker. This fully illustrated talk looks at the impact of the First World War Armistice and the legacy of the war in local communities. How was …