Leamington Spa Gardens [8]
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Leamington Spa Gardens [8]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 8 Feb 2020
Seen from Jephson Gardens, looking across the River Leam, is this footbridge in Mill Gardens. There are some colourful vessels for hire seen under the bridge. Willes Bridge, over the River Leam, was erected in 1827, improved in 1876, repaired in the 20th century and has recently (2015) been restored. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1381579 The spa waters of Leamington Priors had been known in Roman times but their rediscovery in 1784 led to their commercialisation with six new wells drilled. Rapid expansion followed and the town became Royal Leamington Spa after Queen Victoria granted use of the prefix in 1838. Renowned for its Regency architecture and spacious parks and ornamental gardens on either side of the River Leam, Leamington is today a residential and resort town.
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