The Exhibition - celebrating the original Lights of Leamington festival with stories from the people who were there
​Switched On Stories have collected and curated memories and mementoes from the original Lights of Leamington Festival and are thrilled to present an exhibition that shines a light on this slice of local, post-war history.
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Switch on your curiosity and discover more about the history on our doorstep.
With stories that illuminate the joy and excitement of community coach trips to join the celebrations in town, cheeky ways to sneak into the gardens for free, to heartwarming personal recollections of a town emerging from post-war austerity, the exhibition captures memories of rainbow-lit trees, magical animal installations, spectacular skylines, music, dancing and flamboyant firework displays designed to lift the post-war spirits.
The Exhibition revisits and recreates some of the magic of the original festival as told by the people who were there - translating the archive of black and white images into a kaleidoscope of colour and preserving the lived experiences for posterity.
The Exhibition will feature Audio Description to assist with access.
To take advantage of this, please bring your mobile phone and a set of headphones/earbuds and on arrival, we will help you to set up.
The Exhibition at All Saints' Church has now ended but a smaller version is now on display in the Lower Mall at Royal Priors Shopping Centre - accessible from either Warwick Street or Parade. See the map below.
Switched On Stories - The Exhibition
Saturday 8 - Sunday 23 February 2025
10am - 5pm (Monday - Saturday) 1pm - 5pm (Sunday)
All Saint's Parish Church, Leamington Spa CV31 1AA
1951 - 1961 | Stories by the people who were there
FREE ADMISSION
Where?
All Saints' Church, Priory Terrace, Leamington Spa CV31 1AA
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When?
Saturday 8 - Sunday 23 February 2025
10am - 5pm (Monday - Saturday) | 1pm - 5pm (Sunday)
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Parking: There are three disabled spaces on Priory Terrace beside All Saints’ Church. Nearest car parking is at Court Street and St. Peter’s multi-storey.
Visit: royal-leamington-spa.co.uk for more information about how to make the most of your day out in Leamington Spa.
Find us: at All Saints' Parish Church, Leamington Spa. See the map below for more details.