Gallery
The original Lights of Leamington Festival was an iconic event to rival the Blackpool Illuminations that drew crowds to the Jephson Gardens from across the West Midlands. These nostalgic images taken from the original festivals across 1951 - 1961 are an evocative insight into the magical environment created.
Entrance to Jephson Gardens
Guinness Festival Clock
Gnometown - part of the children's display area
Hitchman Fountain
Queen Elizabeth II lit up to celebrate her coronation
Jephson Tavern - one of the bars set up in the entertainment area
The floating stage on the lake
Floral Arch at the entrance to Jephson Gardens
120ft replica of RMS Queen Elizabeth
The Birdcage Walk
Recreation of Andy Pandy in the TV area
Recreation of Hank's Ranch in the TV area
All images are courtesy of Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum (WDC) unless otherwise stated
Switched on Stories - The Exhibition ran from Saturday 8 - Sunday 23 February at All Saints' Church, Leamington Spa. Over 6,000 people attended!
Photo credit: Karen Massey Photography