The Abbey ‘Barn’ – Then & Now
This shot from 1963 shows the Abbey building known as the ‘barn’, clad in ivy and bathed in the July sun. There appears to be a rickety fence and style…
Warwick Road Aerial Photo – Then & Now
This fascinating aerial view of Kenilworth is dated May 1920, and was obtained from the absorbing Britain From Above website. To the modern eye this scene is notable for the…
From the Archives – Parliament Piece, Kenilworth – A Metal Detector Survey
The piece of open land known as Parliament Piece, sandwiched between Upper spring Lane and the Coventry Road, is the subject of a bit of local myth and legend. One persistent myth…
May 2016 Newsletter
KENILWORTH HISTORY & ARCHÆOLOGY SOCIETY - May 2016 Newsletter » Last Month: Last month Roy Smart gave us an entertaining account of the colourful life of The Last Naval Hero: David, 1st…
Talisman Square, mid 1960s – Then & Now
Talisman square, mid 1960s and again in May 2016. The 'then' picture shows the footbridge being built between the offices built above the north and south sides of the square…
De Montfort Hotel – Then & Now
The De Montfort Hotel (now the Holiday Inn) opened in 1967, occupying part of the site destroyed by the landmine of the 21st November 1940. Historically, the Square had been…