Binswood Hall
Introduction
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Binswood Hall
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 24 May 2016
The following is from the Leamington Spa Courier :- "Built in 1847, the Grade II Victorian Gothic Binswood Hall was inspired by Hampton Court Palace, with pattern brickwork, Bath and Caen stone dressings and projecting octagonal turrets. For much of its history it was a beacon of education in the local area, home to Leamington College for Boys After closing several years ago and falling in to disrepair, it has now been sympathetically restored by Audley Retirement Villages, bringing independent and luxury living to over 55s in the region." A former pupil at the school was Frank Whittle, who went on to invent the jet engine. Part of the redevelopment here includes Whittles Restaurant in his honour. (No fast food jokes, please)
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Image Location
Latitude
52.296442
Longitude
-1.537625