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Charlecote and the Lucy Family

Lapworth Village Hall Old Warwick Road, Kingswood

A 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, Kingswood

A 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, Kingswood

A 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, Kingswood

A 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, Kingswood

A 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, Kingswood

A 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