Discover gardening inspiration and advice from your favourite gardening experts with the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine team. Join Monty Don, Alan Titchmarsh, Adam Frost, Frances Tophill, Arit Anderson and others to garden for wildlife and wellness, sow and grow flourishing flowers, immerse in the benefits of nature, get the most from your vegetable plot, successfully use colour in the garden, enjoy the beauty of house plants and much, much more. With Sowalongs and Tea Break Tutorials too, we ...
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A podcast about movies: all kinds of retro, cult, grindhouse, forgotten and interesting movies, childhood favourites and things I have just discovered.
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The Martian Drive In is a fortnightly podcast which looks at two obscure science fiction, fantasy or horror films.
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Expert investment insight from the people who know how to handle money. In this series, Algy Smith-Maxwell talks to some of the leading minds in asset management and investing on topics including compound interest, value investing, macroeconomics, US equities and the technology sector. Guests include Terry Smith Anthony Bolton William De Gale Ben Whitmore James Findlay Roger Bootle Watch all of Algy's podcast in video: https://algysinvestmentpodcast.com/ Disclaimer All content on Algy’s Inve ...
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Join us as we celebrate 25 years of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum at the Royal Pump Rooms.
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Dawn Borchardt sits down with the most interesting voices in indie film to talk about professional and personal growth in their filmmaking experiences, what their stories mean to them, and how their personal beliefs and histories interweave with the stories they share on screen.
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The Indie Brigade is more than a podcast... it's a growing community of new and seasoned film professionals where collaboration is more than recommended, it's damn near mandatory!
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The Integrative Health Podcast is hosted by Dr. Jen Pfleghaar. Dr. Jen is a double board certified physician (Emergency Medicine and Integrative Medicine). This podcast is meant to educate and empower about important health topics. Dr.Jen's passion is to get to the root cause of disease and prevent illness. Dr. Jen will feature guests who are experts in their fields and experiences in all things related to Integrative Medicine. From Hashimoto's to Breast Implant Illness, Dr. Jen and her gues ...
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Welcome to the "Reconstructing Pastors Podcast" with your hosts, Ruth Lorensson and Kirk Romberg. Join us on a transformative journey as we dive deep into the heart of faith, calling, and community in the midst of church deconstruction. In this thought-provoking podcast, we invite you to eavesdrop on our discussions with each other (and our guests) as we unravel the intricacies of navigating life beyond the institutional church model. We confront the church's complexities, controversies, and ...
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Kew Gardens, officially known as the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, is a sprawling 326 acre paradise located in southwest London, home to one of the largest and most diverse plant collections in the world. Whether you're marvelling at the glasshouses or enjoying a leisurely picnic with friends, there's always something magical to discover. Learn more a…
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Episode #76 Blood, Saliva, or Urine? Choosing the Best Hormone Test
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Hormone health is crucial, but testing can often lead to confusion and frustration. In this episode, I explain the different types of hormone testing—blood, saliva, and urine—and when to use each one. I share why saliva testing is often the most reliable for topical hormone therapies and how common mistakes can lead to overdosing. I also provide pr…
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The Joy of Tulips with Polly Nicholson
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There’s so much more to growing tulips than planting a few bulbs in autumn and hoping for a bright display next spring. Expert grower, Polly Nicholson, shares her appreciation for the beauty and diversity of tulips and how to help them deliver vibrant flowers over several years in tune with nature. As a National Collection holder, Polly outlines ho…
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Putin's war with Ukraine | General Sir James Everard
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Former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode #75 Your True Age Revealed: Are You Older or Younger Than You Think?
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Join me as I dive into the fascinating world of epigenetics and biological age with TruDiagnostic™ Co-Founder Hannah Went. With a deep-rooted passion for longevity and wellness, Hannah shares insights into how we can measure and influence our biological age. Discover the power of methylation testing, TruDiagnostic's revolutionary health assessments…
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Monty Don Prepares the Garden for Winter
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Monty Don explains how he puts Long Meadow to bed for winter and how his winter preparations have changed over the years due to the climate. From coping with wet soil, protecting plants, mulching late winter and early spring, greenhouse heating - or not. There are gardening changes we need to adapt to and embrace. Learn more about your ad choices. …
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Welcome to the Winter series of the BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine podcast – packed with friendly and informative conversations with some of the UK’s favourite gardening experts. You'll find advice on how to care for your garden over winter, support wildlife, boost wellbeing, and improve soil health. We’ll also unearth the fascinating world of fungi…
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Travel Tales - Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Australia
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Brisbane City’s Botanic Gardens cover around 20 hectares of lush greenery. It’s a place where the urban bustle fades away and nature takes centre stage. Against the backdrop of the stunning natural landscape, the gardens are a popular spot for leisurely picnics and social events, all within a beautiful setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Episode #74 Perimenopause Uncovered: What Every Woman Needs to Know
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In this insightful episode, Dr. Jen unpacks everything you need to know about perimenopause. From common misconceptions and symptoms to effective strategies for managing hormonal changes, Dr. Jen guides you through this often misunderstood life stage with compassion and clarity. Discover why perimenopause can be a time of both challenge and empower…
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Dangerous Plants - Witchcraft's Botanical Magic
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A witch’s garden has been portrayed as an intimidating, scary and other-worldly place, full of folklore fascination and superstition. Plants grown and used by witches and their herbal remedies have been much maligned. Practicing witch Rebecca Beattie discusses the plants that have been used for herbalism and healing over time and what would be in a…
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Episode #73 How Dr. Terry Wahls Reversed Multiple Sclerosis with Diet and Lifestyle
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In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen interviews Dr. Terry Wahls, who shares her remarkable journey of overcoming secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) through functional medicine, diet, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Wahls discusses how she went from being in a tilt-recline wheelchair to biking to work each day. She delves…
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Dangerous Plants - The Dangers that Lurk in our Flowerbeds
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Psychoactive plants have hallucinogenic properties. They have been used by mankind for thousands of years and still play important roles in culture and religion today. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill talks to Tom Pattinson from the Alnwick Poison Garden to discover some of the common toxic, intoxicating and narcotic plants that…
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Travel Tales - Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
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Gardens by the Bay is more than just a garden. It's a futuristic, innovative space where technology and nature seamlessly blend together, creating an awe inspiring experience for visitors. One of the highlights is the changing floral displays in the flower field. Each season brings a new theme, from tulip mania to daily dreams, it's always exciting…
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Dangerous Plants - Agatha Christie's Poisonous Plants
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Deadly potions, poison, murder and intrigue – dangerous plants were used in many of Agatha Christie’s novels. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill discusses the plants that Christie exploited to great effect in her fictitious murder mysteries and why poisoning is a more feminine method of committing a crime with Ali Marshall, Head G…
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Episode #72 How Your Dog Can Help You Detect Gluten and Stay Healthy
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In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen sits down with Kendra Williams to discuss her experience with celiac disease and the challenges she faced in adapting to a gluten-free lifestyle. She shares the difficulties of eating out and managing cross-contamination, which led her to train a gluten detection dog named Suki. Suki has be…
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Dangerous Plants - How to Forage and not Die
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Toxic plants, deadly fungi and mistaken identity in the hedgerows can all lead to unpleasant consequences. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, horticulturist Frances Tophill talks to UK forager James Wood to discuss how to enjoy nature’s bounty throughout the year, tips for how to clarify what is edible and what’s not and encourage us to forage wi…
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Travel Tales - Gordon Castle Walled Garden, Scotland
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Tucked away in the heart of the Scottish Highlands is a gardening masterpiece: the Gordon Castle Walled Garden. This eight-acre walled garden is one of the largest in Britain and a stunning example of modern horticulture blended with historic charm. The garden is divided into various sections, each with its own unique character. Be captivated by th…
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Dangerous Plants - The Cost of Cotton: Slavery’s Legacy and its Environmental Fallout
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How has cotton, a soft staple fibre, been dangerous for centuries - and continues to be so? Threatening human life, natural resources and biodiversity, the cotton plant has wreaked havoc over the years in the slave trade, farming and industry. Joining Frances are Dr Cassandra Gooptar, Lecturer in Legacies of Slavery at the University of Hull, and E…
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Episode #71 Uncover the Hidden Causes of Chronic Inflammation
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In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Dr. Jen talks with Dr. Joseph Musto, a clinical laboratory science expert with over 50 years of experience. Dr. Musto discusses biotoxin illness and chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), explaining the role of MARCoNS testing in Dr. Shoemaker's CIRS protocol and the importance of eradicati…
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Dangerous Plants - The Dark Side of Plant Hunting
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Are there plants still to discover and what are the dangers that lurk alongside being a plant hunter? Frances Tophill talks to horticulturalist and author Tom Hart Dyke about what it means to be a modern-day plant hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم Immediate Media
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Travel Tales - Alhambra Palace and Garden, Spain
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The Alhambra is a magnificent fortress-palace complex perched on a hilltop, celebrated for its awe-inspiring architecture and exquisite gardens. If you’re a garden enthusiast or someone who appreciates natural beauty, the Alhambra is a must-see. Originally a fortress before becoming a royal palace, the gardens are prime examples of Islamic design, …
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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Kill and Cure
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The healing power of plants has been used by humans for thousands of years, and many dangerous plants can also help us. In this episode of Dangerous Plants, Frances Tophill is joined by Dr Sarah Edwards, Plant Records Officer at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden and Arboretum and Ethnobotanist to reveal the mystifying properties of plants tha…
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Episode #70 Discover Katherine Dahl's Journey to Creating Super Teeth
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In this episode of the Integrative Health Podcast, Katherine Dahl shares her journey of healing from a life-threatening infection caused by antibiotics. This experience led her to discover the critical role of probiotics and oral health. Join us to discover how addressing gut and oral microbiome can transform your life and learn about the importanc…
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Dangerous Plants - Plants that Solve Crimes
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How can plants be used to identify and interpret evidence to help solve crimes and what techniques can be used to do so? Discover how important forensic botany is in criminal cases and if there are plants that can ‘hold’ more evidence than others with Forensic Botanist Mark Spencer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic…
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Travel Tales - Suizenji Jojuen Garden, Japan
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A visit to Suizenji Jojuen Garden is all about the way the garden captures the heart and soul of Japan. It's a place where history, culture and nature come together. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who loves beautiful places, it has something to offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c…
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Episode #69 How Red Light Therapy Can Recharge Your Body's Healing Power with Dr. Zulia Frost
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Zulia is a Doctor of General Medicine and Pediatrics; she is also a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and acupuncturist. Zulia is renowned clinical world-wide for her use and research of neuromodulation, photobiomodulation therapies, and other energy-based treatments. Zulia devoted 30 years to clinical practice and treated over 10, 000 p…
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Alma Ramsey-Hosking (1907-1993), Two Watchers on a Staircase, c.1960s
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wo Watchers on a Staircase, c.1960s Cement fondu and metal Given by Sarah Hosking, 2019 Alma Ramsey-Hosking studied at the Royal College of Art in London during the 1920s and later moved to Warwickshire where she and her husband, the artist Richard ‘Dick’ Hosking, contributed to the creative boom that blossomed in the county during the post-war yea…
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David Teniers The Younger (1610-1690), The Temptation of St Anthony, c.1640-1660
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The Temptation of St Anthony, c.1640-1660 Oil on panel Bequeathed by Mr. George Watson through the Art Fund, 2015 This painting was bequeathed, along with other Dutch Golden Age works, by George Watson (1927-2013) who was a Professor of English at Cambridge University. The story of the temptation of St Anthony has its roots in the medieval period. …
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Lucy Kemp Welch, Old Grey Mare with her Foal
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Old Grey Mare with her Foal, date unknown Oil on card Purchased, 2009 Kemp-Welch is known for her paintings of animals, especially horses. As an illustrator she brought to life Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty – the Autobiography of a Horse and her skill and commitment to her subject resulted in her being elected the first president of the Society of Ani…
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Dorothy Annan (1900-1983), Sketch for Leamington Life, c. 1940
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Sketch for Leamingtonian Life, c. 1940 Gouache on hardboard Given by Sebastian Tennant, 2021 Leamington Spa was one of the main bases for camouflage research during the Second World War and during the 1990s Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum began acquiring items relating to the work of camouflage staff. During the Second World War, communal feedi…
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Untitled, 2003 Painted steel Given by the Friends of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum (FLAG), 2019 When Terry Frost died, he was working on a commission for a large-scale sculpture for the new University Hospital of Coventry & Warwickshire, due to open in 2006. The financial implications were complicated and unfortunately this commission did not…
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John Bridgeman (1916-2004), Manipulator, c.1950
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Manipulator, c.1950 Bronze Given by Jane Bridgeman and M.A. Michael, 2024 The sculptor John Bridgeman studied at the Colchester School of Art and the Royal College of Art. His studies were interrupted by the Second World War. A conscientious objector, Bridgeman worked for the Civil Defence Service rescuing people bombed during the Blitz. Bridgeman …
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Made about 1991 Given by Janet Alty in 1999 This is one of nine protest banners acquired in January 1999 as the Art Gallery & Museum team were preparing the new displays at the Royal Pump Rooms. It was made by children in protest to the Gulf War (1990-91). Due to its size, it is difficult to display often. It is still important to have it in the co…
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Photograph of Christine Daly at the Cubbington Carnival in 1958
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Given by Christine Daly in 2010 The year before this photograph was taken Christine Daly contracted Polio. She spent several weeks in Warwick Hospital and also received hydrotherapy treatment at the Royal Pump Rooms. Christine shared her experience of being ill and the treatment she received with us in a recorded oral history interview. She also do…
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Made by Josiah Williams & Co., 1925 Purchased in 2002 Jennifer Chimes won the Miss Great Britain beauty contest in 1955, when she was aged 22. She went on to be a runner up in the Miss World competition and returned to Leamington a celebrity. Today, beauty pageants are considered by some to be sexist and an outdated form of entertainment. How can w…
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Made by Automotive Products about 1990 Given by John Hughes in 2007 This item was collected in the lead up to an exhibition about local working life, which ran in 2008. Temporary exhibitions often provide a focus for collecting activities and enable us to fill gaps in the collection. A big gap that we’re aware of is material relating to the lives o…
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Made in the mid-20th century Given by Christopher Southorn in 2009 These are part of a group of 101 shoes, tools and accessories from Southorn’s shoemakers. The shop on the Parade was a mainstay of Leamington’s retail offer for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. During this time, the offer evolved, from providing handmade riding boots, to selling…
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Made in the late 20th century Given by Mr and Mrs Mokrzycki in 2000 This is one of just a small number of objects we have in the collection representing the local Polish community. Jan and Magdelena Mokrzycki came to England after being displaced due to the Nazi and Soviet invasions of Poland. They met and married in London before settling in Kenil…
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Made by 2005 Given by Jason Cadden in 2014 Jason Cadden was manager of Leamington FC from 2000 to 2009. His first signing was Josh Blake, who would become the club’s leading goal-scorer. Together the pair contributed to a period of great success for the Brakes, which saw them achieve five promotions and four league titles. During the 2005/06 season…
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Carved marble, made in the 19th century Purchased in 2016 The Aylesford Well basin is one of the few items we have from the early days of the spa. It is only by chance that it survived. Local man Pavel Hodac noticed the basin sitting on top of the rubble pile when the Aylesford well house was demolished in 1960. He asked the demolition workers what…
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Catherine Yass (b. 1963), Baden Baden: Bewegungsbad N135a, 1998
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Baden Baden: Bewegungsbad N135a, 1998 Photographic transparency and lightbox Purchased, 2000 Yass was born in London and studied at the Slade School of Art, Goldsmiths College and in Berlin. Her distinctive hyper-real photographic style evolved accidentally when a colour film loaded incorrectly and was processed as a negative. In combining a positi…
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Bridget Riley (b. 1931) Drawing R1001, 1971
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Drawing R1001, 1971 Gouache and pencil on paper and hardboard Given by the Contemporary Art Society, 2000, in memory of Nancy Balfour, OBE Bridget Riley was an icon of British art in the 1960s. She was a key member of the Op Art movement, which was concerned with evoking sensations of movement and had roots in the earlier twentieth century artistic…
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Compiled by Gertrude Hawkes, 1914-18 Given by Angela Azis in 2023 Most objects in our collection were donated by people with a link to the local area. Gertrude Hawkes was a volunteer nurse at the Warren VAD Hospital, Leamington, during the First World War. She bought this album at Burgis & Colbourne, a department store on the Parade, and her patien…
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Made about 1939 Given by Brenda Tai Layton in 2008 The doll was a gift to Brenda Tai Layton from Claire Aston, a family friend. Her mother, Enid Ferris, had seen the film Gone With the Wind on its release and loved it. It is thought that the doll is modelled on the character Prissy, the maid, who was played by Butterfly McQueen. Brenda had the doll…
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Photograph of Miss Cox in male costume Early 20th century Untraced find This photograph features Miss Cox, who donated items of costume in 1964. It was with our archived paperwork for many years but had never been accessioned itself. Young people on our recent Queertopia project explored Miss Cox’s interest in costume and male impersonation. This i…
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Made in 2022 Given by Alison Chantrey in 2022 Alison Chantrey was a volunteer at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, when Warwick District hosted the road cycling and bowls competitions. This hand, used to high-five spectators, was part of the uniform she wore. Collecting items like this will enable us to tell future generations of visitors abo…
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Made by AG Spalding & Bros, 1951 Purchased in 2017 Leamington has a rich sporting history and one of its most famous sports stars is the boxer Randolph Turpin. Over the years we have built a strong collection that tells the story of his career. Because boxing and Randolph Turpin are popular with collectors, items tend to be sold at auction. Because…
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Made in 2015 Given by Ashley Woolley-Khan in 2023 Our collection represents Leamington’s present as well as its past. The video games sector is one of the town’s largest employers, with more than 50 companies active locally, from independent developers to multinationals. Ashley Woolley-Khan was given this controller when he was working on the devel…
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Made about 1814 Purchased in 2018 This medallion was worn by Leamington’s Master of Ceremonies, also known as the Arbiter Elegantiarum (judge of elegance). Their role was to manage the social calendar of balls and concerts in the town. The history of the medallion tells us more about Leamington as a spa resort. We applied to external bodies to help…
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Made by Brenda Barnes, 2020 Given by Judith Watkin, Croft Medical Centre in 2021 We collect objects that represent the local impact of major events such as the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, Brenda Barnes made and distributed about 130 masks to local residents in 2020. In the future, museum staff will use…
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