Eight of us set off on a walk around Leamington. Richard had prepared a walk around town visiting some of the many properties with blue plaques. It is amazing how many influential people have lived in the town, including architects, hymn writers, artists, engineers, and many other professionals. Among the famous names are Frank Whittle the inventor of the jet engine, Frances Ridley Havergal a hymn writer who also attended St Paul’s Church, and Malcom Sayer the designer of the E-type jaguar.
As we walked past Portland Place we were reminded of the devastating power of the wind. In the recent storms a large cedar tree had fallen seriously injuring a passer-by. A mini crushed by the tree still remains where it had been parked.
After 2 hours of walking we adjourned to the old library for a much-needed lunch.
MIRTH 