Stories from the lights of leamington
The Lights of Leamington Festival was a beloved annual event in Leamington's Jephson Gardens, featuring dazzling lights, fireworks, and entertainment to lift post-war spirits. It ran from 1951 - 1961.
We have secured National Heritage Lottery Funding to gather stories and memorabilia from the festival. This collection will feature in an exhibition, film, podcasts, pamphlet and will be archived.
Lights of Leamington:
Switched on Stories
Community Workshops
Whittle Productions ran two free workshops which will shared the background to this unique festival story and explored the role light has for you. The second workshop will focus on decorating clay Diya Lamps which will feature in the new exhibition.
Story Event
Whitnash Civic Community Centre Acre Close, CV31 2ND
Diya Lamp Decoration Event
The SYDNI Centre, Sydenham, Leamington Spa CV31 1PT
Click to have your own tour of our multi-media exhibition at All Saints' Church and find out what people thought of it
Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that connect people and communities with the UK’s heritage. 'Switched on Stories' is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to capture and celebrate stories and memories of the original Lights of Leamington Festival.
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