Leamington Spa Uk

Leamington Spa Uk

Royal Leamington Spa, commonly known as Leamington Spa and Leamington or Leam to locals, is a spa town in central Warwickshire, England. Formerly known as Leamington Priors, its expansion began following the popularisation of the medicinal qualities of its water by Dr Kerr in 1784, and by Dr Lambe around 1797. During the 19th century, the town experienced one of the most rapid expansions in England. Six electoral wards make up the urban town of Leamington Spa; Brunswick, Milverton, Manor, Crown, Clarendon and Willes. The estimated total population for those wards in 2008 was 39,940.

Leamington Spa or known by the locals at Leam is a spa town. In 1784, Dr Kerr discovered the medicinal properties of the waters. Queen Victoria was fond of the waters. This is the third largest town and named after the River Leam which flows through the town. One scene in Charles Dicken's novel Dombey and Son is set in Leamington Spa - Warwickshire.

Leamington Spa (also known as both Royal Leamington Spa and simply as Leamington) is the third largest town in the UK. The first reference to the area is in the Domesday book in 1086 where "Lamintone" was listed as having 240 acres worth £4 plus 2 mills worth 24s. The area developed as a town in the 19th century, prior to which it was a small village going by the name Leamington Priors.

Leamington Spa Uk