The following story was featured in Kenilworth Nub News on 24th Feb 2026.
The Kenilworth History & Archaeological Society’s (KHAS) new booklet ‘Kenilworth History 2026’ was launched at Kenilworth Books on Saturday (21 February).
The work contains many “fascinating articles” on the history of Kenilworth.
These include:
- Cyril ‘The Magic Toyman’ Hobbins and his unexpected trip Hollywood as a guest of Disney to demonstrate his toy-making skills
- The Kenilworth MP who somehow ended up dying in Wyoming’s Big Horn mountains
- The story of a gruesome murder at the Kenilworth Swimming Pool
This as well as “many other intriguing stories from Kenilworth’s remarkable history”.
Available from Kenilworth Books in Talisman Square for £6, or by post for £8.50 including post and package.
The Kenilworth History and Archaeological Society runs regular meetings and visits on topics of historical interest.