MEMORY MONDAYS - Two Seasonal Stories
The first of two seasonal local stories from the newspaper archives. As we approach Christmas, we may be gifting seasonal plants to...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Dec 31, 20234 min read
MEMORY MONDAY - Maurice and Patsy McPhilimey
As the finale to our celebration of the Westwood Club's 125th birthday, today we share with you some memories of Maurice (Moz) and Patsy...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Dec 31, 20231 min read
MEMORY MONDAY - An Unusual Local Tradition
Continuing our month marking the 125th birthday of the Westwood Club, today we bring you the story of a rather unusual tradition. On...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
May 7, 20231 min read
Memory Monday - Coronation Special: Westwood Heath in the News in 1948
A topical Memory Monday this week, taking a look at Westwood Heath in 1948, the year of our current King's birth. There are snippets of...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Feb 28, 20233 min read
The Mystery of the Haunted Tree
Memory Monday Today’s Memory Monday has a rather spooky feel as we bring you the story of a haunted tree at the heart of the university...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Apr 21, 20212 min read
More questions than answers…
MEMORY MONDAY …and a date for your diary! Uncovering the past – whether it be the history of your home, family or local area –...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Dec 14, 20204 min read
Recollections of Cicely Lucas (née Neale 1879-1970)
Memory Monday Cicely was born in Westwood Heath in 1879, the daughter of the Headmaster Edwin Neale and his wife, Sarah. Cecily recalls...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Cicely Lucas (nee Neale 1879-1970) - A Warwickshire Suffragette
Memory Monday Amongst the objects looked after by staff at the Warwickshire Museum can be found a sash and a ribbon once proudly worn by...
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Westwoodheathhistory2
Jul 9, 20204 min read
The Warwickshire Reformatory Institution for Girls
Origins The Warwickshire Reformatory Institution for Girls was established in 1856 at Allesley Farm, Tile Hill Lane. At first glance,...
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westwoodheathra
Jun 17, 20193 min read
Tales of hangmen
Thank you to Jon Sheppard for the suggestion for this week’s topic. He asked about the origins of Gibbet Hill Road, the location of the...
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westwoodheathra
Apr 8, 20191 min read
"Roly" Powers
In today’s Memory Monday we take a look at resident, Roland “Roly” Powers and his rather unusual claims to fame both locally and...
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