Kickabout, Eagle Rec, Leamington Spa
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Kickabout, Eagle Rec, Leamington Spa
Image: © Robin Stott Taken: 24 Jul 2009
Towards the end of the 19th century Leamington Corporation recognised the need for more public open space for its growing resident population. The Eagle Recreation Ground was laid out in 1898 to serve the town south of the River Leam. In recent years the local community has secured lottery grants for major improvements to this much-loved park, including this kickabout. The busy railway line between Leamington and Banbury runs on the embankment behind the trees.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.280401
Longitude
-1.527971