Garden of Rest Stonework part 1 – Then & Now
According to The Abbey of St Mary guidebook by E. Carey-Hill (Odibourne Press, 1985) “When the north cloister wall of 1890 was rebuilt in 1984, the carved stones were grouped…
The Tannery, Warwick Road Updated – Then & Now
Today's Then & Now pairing is an updated version of an earlier post showing the Tannery, Warwick Road. Thanks to Robin Leach for pointing out that the original 'now' photo…
St Nicholas Church in 1963 – Then & Now
This pair of pictures from 1963 and 2016 shows the Abbey’s Tantara Gatehouse with St Nicholas' Church in the background. The 1963 shot is labelled as having been taken by a…
Free Guided Walk of Kenilworth Abbey – 31st July
Free Guided Walk - 31st July 2016 A reminder: On 31st July 2016 KHAS members will be hosting a free guided walk of Kenilworth Abbey ruins in support of the…
The Mill in 1964 from Forge Road – Then & Now
This black and white photo from 1964 shows the mill taken from what is now Forge Road, Mill End, shortly before its demolition. Originally built as a mill for bread flour,…
The Mill, Mill End, from the yard 1964 – Then & Now
The mill was powered by water wheel, fed from a pool called Woodmill Pool, located over the modern day allotments between Manor Road and Lower Laydes Hills. The pool was…