Victorian Kenilworth

Presentations

Due to my two Henry Street presentations at the library for the ‘Kenilworth Fringe’ in February 2026 being such a success, the library has asked me if I would do a repeat as part of the ‘Heritage Open Days’ week in September.

And so I am!  16th September 2026, 7.30 at the library, downstairs, entrance from the car park at the rear.

Admission is free but by ticket only. 20 are available at the library, 20 are available from the library’s page at EventBrite: click this link:  ‘Henry Street’ tickets   

Although the talk is essentially the same, I have done a few updates with new images and improved text.

Telling the story of every house in this fascinating street, and including the surrounding area such as the two churches, Arthur Street, the Albion Tavern, etc., and not forgetting some of the residents and their lives.

 

 

History of the Abbey Fields

After an absence of some years, 2026 sees my return to giving talks on the history of the Abbey Fields.

There is currently one booking for this ever popular and now greatly updated presentation.

It lasts about 75 minutes and has over 400 images, including many new ones. It takes in the formation of the fields, a brief look at the days of the Abbey and then concentrates on the complicated acquisition of the fields, and subsequent development as Kenilworth’s park. It comes right up to date with the latest archaeological discoveries, and swimming pool development.

Currently arranged is:

The much delayed   History of the Abbey Fields talk for Kenilworth U3A but open to all at the Methodist Church, Priory Road, is now  re-arranged for 19th November 2026. Details of arrangements are here:   ‘Abbey Fields’ at U3A

 

Copies of The Abbey Fields and other of my books will be available to purchase at discount prices at all my talks.

Screenshots from ‘Abbey Fields’: 

                     

 

Breaking News !!!!

Following my oversubscribed talks at February’s Kenilworth Fringe, I have been asked to make a return in February 2027 at a larger (as yet undecided) venue.  It will be an updated version of a popular previous talk, details later!!