Leamington Spa: University Town

Warwick University is located on the outskirts of Coventry. Yet over 5,000 students and around 500 staff choose to live in Leamington Spa, nearly ten miles away. How did Leamington become a 'university town', and what impact has this had on Leamington over the past 60 years? We explore these questions in this, the fifth in a series of videos created by Leamington History Group and local filmmaker Mark Ellis chronicling the history of the town.
Music:
Ambient Spacewave, Beneath the Trees and Psychedelic Colors by Scorewizards. Uplifting Game by gilv. Licensed from Envato Elements.

[@juliorozenburg3745]

This is the town of my ancestors and my early years. Love hearing about the history.

[@katycox-o9b]

Lots in this video I didn't know.
Great to see a focus on the positive impact the university has had.
The Arts Center is an amazing facility.

[@andreeamariaturcea1881]

Thank you!! Very interesting and fascinating!!!❤❤❤

[@ComicbookSam]

Fascinating

[@vedransohinger6541]

Great video! Thanks a lot!

[@loocat5070]

7:40 UP THE BOAR weyyyyyyyyy

[@littlesprite123]

the only problem i find coming back to leamington is the permit parking and having a camper van i find it very hard to find a parking place - its not very good for visitors / tourists sad to say but i understand with the houses turned in to flats people need a parking space . i dont stay in my camper by the way !