Royal Leamington Spa Town Council has relaunched its popular Blue Plaques Walks Leaflet, offering an updated and engaging way to explore the towns interesting history.

The new edition features all 43 blue plaques across Leamington, divided into three: the South Walk with 13 plaques, the Central Walk with 17, and the North Walk with 13.

The leaflet includes the town's two most recent additions: the Camoufleurs Special Interest Plaque, erected on the wall of the former Regent Hotel on Livery Street, commemorating the site and work of the Camoufleurs during the Second World War; and the latest plaque honouring missionary, educator, and physician Reverend Arthur Margoschis, erected on the frontage of the Seasalt Cornwall store on Regent Street in Leamington Spa.

The Royal Leamington Spa Town Council's Commemorative Plaques Scheme brings together volunteers and statutory bodies dedicated to connecting both residents and visitors with the town's rich and varied history.

Regent Hotel, Camouflage Plaque is unveiled (image via Alan Jennings)

The scheme recognises past residents who lived within Leamington's boundaries and made significant contributions to the town or the wider world.

Plaques celebrate well-known figures but can also draw public attention to people whose contribution may have been overlooked, as well as to aspects of our history that are less widely known.

They can also honour a building where a significant event took place.

Plaques can also provide a sense of recognition and inclusion, appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds, and add character and pride to a neighbourhood. Each plaque plays a vital role in preserving Leamington's heritage for many years to come.

The updated Blue Plaques Walks Leaflet is available from the Visitor Information Centre at the Pump Rooms and also available from the Town Hall (image supplied)

The Leamington Blue Plaque Group researches and administers two types of commemorative plaques:

Blue Plaques – recognising the birthplace or former residence of individuals whose achievements have made a lasting impact on Leamington or beyond.

Special Interest Plaques – marking buildings associated with notable events of social or historical importance.

The updated Blue Plaques Walks Leaflet is available from the Visitor Information Centre at the Pump Rooms and also available from the Town Hall.

A new blue plaque in Leamington Spa honours Reverend Arthur Margoschis (image supplied)