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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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Dec 31, 20232 min read
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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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Dec 31, 20234 min read
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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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Dec 31, 20231 min read
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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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May 7, 20231 min read
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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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Feb 28, 20233 min read
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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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Apr 21, 20212 min read
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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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Dec 14, 20204 min read
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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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Dec 14, 20203 min read
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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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Jul 9, 20204 min read
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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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Jun 17, 20193 min read
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"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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Apr 8, 20191 min read
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