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Background imagePast Times Collection: A view from the top of Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, the site of the annual Kenilworth Show

A view from the top of Abbey Fields in Kenilworth, the site of the annual Kenilworth Show. Spectators relax in the warm sun to watch the events taking place in the grand ring. 31st August 1970

Background imagePast Times Collection: Abuse of the privilege extended to young anglers to fish at Swanswell Pool in Coventry

Abuse of the privilege extended to young anglers to fish at Swanswell Pool in Coventry city centre has led to trouble the first week of the new season

Background imagePast Times Collection: The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Background imagePast Times Collection: The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Background imagePast Times Collection: Malcolm Hancock is only three years old but he beat a dozen fishermen during a recent

Malcolm Hancock is only three years old but he beat a dozen fishermen during a recent fishing contest. He keeps his mum supplied with a constant supply of freshly caught fish. 2nd May 1990

Background imagePast Times Collection: Barry Collier and Chris Poupard seen here at Aveley Lake with their catch of four five

Barry Collier and Chris Poupard seen here at Aveley Lake with their catch of four five pond rainbow trout. 16th May 1987

Background imagePast Times Collection: A competitor in the Daily MIrror Angling Competition at Surrey Docks, London

A competitor in the Daily MIrror Angling Competition at Surrey Docks, London. Sitting on his tackle box beside one of the rusting mooring points on the now dis used wharf. 10 th June 1977

Background imagePast Times Collection: Young boys playing in the water on a hot day at Oldbury Reservoir near Atherstone

Young boys playing in the water on a hot day at Oldbury Reservoir near Atherstone, North Warwickshire. 4th July 1977

Background imagePast Times Collection: Fisherman Ray Mumford seen here with his catch. 26th October 1967

Fisherman Ray Mumford seen here with his catch. 26th October 1967

Background imagePast Times Collection: PUPILS from Southflelds Junior School, Hillfields, Coventry

PUPILS from Southflelds Junior School, Hillfields, Coventry, are enjoying a term-time stay away from city life for the next two weeks at a " camp site school" in the Warwickshire

Background imagePast Times Collection: Angling. A fisherman sits patiently waiting for a bite at Kingsbury Water Park

Angling. A fisherman sits patiently waiting for a bite at Kingsbury Water Park, North Warwickshire. 27th September 1979

Background imagePast Times Collection: Only the brave will forgo the warmth of their beds to stay up all night in temperatures

Only the brave will forgo the warmth of their beds to stay up all night in temperatures that fell to 26 degrees F. Nearly 60 did just this last night in their bid to book chalets at the Co-op

Background imagePast Times Collection: The crowds flock to Coventry Zoo at Whitley, Coventry. The Zulu Warrior can be seen in

The crowds flock to Coventry Zoo at Whitley, Coventry. The Zulu Warrior can be seen in all his glory at the entrance. 3rd April 1972

Background imagePast Times Collection: Waiting to set out on the first stage of a long journey were these children from Chace

Waiting to set out on the first stage of a long journey were these children from Chace Junior School, Coventry. The party of 33 children and six teachers were off for a 10-day holiday in Spain

Background imagePast Times Collection: Every girl dreams of being a princess. That dream had a touch of reality today for these

Every girl dreams of being a princess. That dream had a touch of reality today for these 16 Coventry girls, for they were treated like princesses

Background imagePast Times Collection: Thereis not much about the Highway Code that the youngsters of Holy Family School

Thereis not much about the Highway Code that the youngsters of Holy Family School, Keresley, donit know. And to prove it, the school in Penny Park Lane have a shiny new trophy

Background imagePast Times Collection: Mr Bob Butler has seen young boxers come and go at Arnold Lodge Preparatory School

Mr Bob Butler has seen young boxers come and go at Arnold Lodge Preparatory School, Leamington. He has been organizing boxing contests at the school since he became physical education teacher 25

Background imagePast Times Collection: Members of Coventry and Rugby Korean karate clubs had a smashing time raising cash for

Members of Coventry and Rugby Korean karate clubs had a smashing time raising cash for the West Midlands Sports Centre for the Disabled

Background imagePast Times Collection: Residents in a block of luxury flats overlooking the Pump Room Gardens, Leamington

Residents in a block of luxury flats overlooking the Pump Room Gardens, Leamington, are angry about the " appalling" noise from a pop concert held in the park on Saturday

Background imagePast Times Collection: These five sacks of litter were collected in less than 20 minutes by children walking to

These five sacks of litter were collected in less than 20 minutes by children walking to school in Canley. Two hundred children gathered the litter on their way to Henry Parkes Infant School

Background imagePast Times Collection: A Coventry marching band is hoping to take top honours at a national band contest held at

A Coventry marching band is hoping to take top honours at a national band contest held at the Albert Hall tomorrow. The Bluebirds Girls Drum

Background imagePast Times Collection: Pupils from Southflelds Junior School, Hillfields, Coventry

Pupils from Southflelds Junior School, Hillfields, Coventry, are enjoying a term-time stay away from city life for the next two weeks at a " camp site school" in the Warwickshire

Background imagePast Times Collection: Children taking part in the summer holiday play leadership scheme in Leamington enjoy one

Children taking part in the summer holiday play leadership scheme in Leamington enjoy one of the few quiter activities arranged for them - a visit to Leamington junior library

Background imagePast Times Collection: Ramblers raised almost 2, 000 for Snowball by walking just over 10 miles

Ramblers raised almost 2, 000 for Snowball by walking just over 10 miles. Eighty-three people from nine Coventry walking and rambling groups took part in the walk through Allesley Hall Park to

Background imagePast Times Collection: Youngsters at a Coventry school have joined forces to turn cans into cash

Youngsters at a Coventry school have joined forces to turn cans into cash and tidy the environment. the 11-year-olds and 12-year-olds at Keresley Newlands combined school are collecting used drinks

Background imagePast Times Collection: Battles often rage in the home of Harry Boraston. He has already enacted the skirmish at

Battles often rage in the home of Harry Boraston. He has already enacted the skirmish at Edge Hill and his latest venture is Waterloo. For Mr

Background imagePast Times Collection: It was the angling date of the year for two lads from Coventry Boys Club

It was the angling date of the year for two lads from Coventry Boys Club. " Would you like to fish with entertainer and keen angler Frankie Vaughan?" they were asked

Background imagePast Times Collection: These youngsters looked everywhere for a place to ride their bikes

These youngsters looked everywhere for a place to ride their bikes, then found it right in the middle of Coventry. Its flat, without too many people and no traffic - the cathedral ruins

Background imagePast Times Collection: Oarsmen from Warwick University were sent to the galleys - to test out the design of an

Oarsmen from Warwick University were sent to the galleys - to test out the design of an ancient Greek warship. They were rowing a Coventry-made replica section of a trireme

Background imagePast Times Collection: Morris dancers from Coventry giving a display on the green outside Kenilworth Castle

Morris dancers from Coventry giving a display on the green outside Kenilworth Castle. 7th June 1960

Background imagePast Times Collection: Four Boys enjoy a bit of model boat sailing during an open day at Bilton Grange boarding

Four Boys enjoy a bit of model boat sailing during an open day at Bilton Grange boarding school, Bilton, Rugby. 21st May 1971

Background imagePast Times Collection: The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers

The Sealed Knot Society organised an encounter between Cavaliers and Roundheads at the bridgehead over the river in the early stages of the siege of Warwick Castle which took place at dusk

Background imagePast Times Collection: The County Museum at Warwick became a battleground for an afternoon when members of

The County Museum at Warwick became a battleground for an afternoon when members of Birmingham Wargamers Association re-enacted Waterloo for a large gathering of children. Mr

Background imagePast Times Collection: Celia Reade, aged 14 seen here shortly after landing a trout following a fishing lesson

Celia Reade, aged 14 seen here shortly after landing a trout following a fishing lesson at the Old Mill, Nether Wallop, Hampshire. 2nd August 1969

Background imagePast Times Collection: Dora Houston seen here fishing close to her home in Wigan

Dora Houston seen here fishing close to her home in Wigan, hoping to land another three foot long pike. 11th September 1966

Background imagePast Times Collection: A young angler wearing a panama hat fishing in the Grand Union Canal between

A young angler wearing a panama hat fishing in the Grand Union Canal between Rickmansworth and Watford. Circa 1950

Background imagePast Times Collection: A young angler fishing in the Grand Union Canal between Rickmansworth and Watford

A young angler fishing in the Grand Union Canal between Rickmansworth and Watford. Circa 1950

Background imagePast Times Collection: Anglers gathered at Wilfreds Pond near Hose in the Vale of Belvoir

Anglers gathered at Wilfreds Pond near Hose in the Vale of Belvoir, popular with miners from Nottingham. 24th July 1977

Background imagePast Times Collection: Look out fish! A group of boys aged between ten and fourteen years seen here at Wraysbury

Look out fish! A group of boys aged between ten and fourteen years seen here at Wraysbury, Buckinghamshire being taught how to fish

Background imagePast Times Collection: The Mayor and Mayoress of Leamington, Alderman and Mrs. E. H

The Mayor and Mayoress of Leamington, Alderman and Mrs. E. H. Fryer opened Leamington Boys Club fete in the Pump Room Gardens. 11th June 1962

Background imagePast Times Collection: Leamington youngsters are enjoying their Christmas presents - skateboards

Leamington youngsters are enjoying their Christmas presents - skateboards, in Jephson Gardens. 30th December 1977

Background imagePast Times Collection: Warwickshire Girl Guide patrol leaders marching to a service held in their jubilee camp

Warwickshire Girl Guide patrol leaders marching to a service held in their jubilee camp at Packington Park, near Meriden. 6th June 1960

Background imagePast Times Collection: Coventry Guides and Brownies enter Broadgate, Coventry, on the way to their Thinking Day

Coventry Guides and Brownies enter Broadgate, Coventry, on the way to their Thinking Day service at Coventry Cathedral. Nearly 2, 000 Girls took part and the service was led by the Coventry Bishop

Background imagePast Times Collection: A Steam engine rally in full flow at Hinckley, Leicestershire. 5th September 1983

A Steam engine rally in full flow at Hinckley, Leicestershire. 5th September 1983

Background imagePast Times Collection: The County Museum at Warwick became a battleground for an afternoon when members of

The County Museum at Warwick became a battleground for an afternoon when members of Birmingham Wargamers Association re-enacted Waterloo for a large gathering of children. Mr

Background imagePast Times Collection: Angling. Young boys sitting on a bridge parapet fishing in the River Leam at Leamington

Angling. Young boys sitting on a bridge parapet fishing in the River Leam at Leamington. 1st September 1970

Background imagePast Times Collection: Angling. The village of Thurlaston gazes down on Draycote Water on a balmy day in May

Angling. The village of Thurlaston gazes down on Draycote Water on a balmy day in May. 16th May 1986

Background imagePast Times Collection: Angling. Under the cool shade of trees, a fisherman looks on at yachts as they cut

Angling. Under the cool shade of trees, a fisherman looks on at yachts as they cut close im shore after turning at the buoy on Earlswood Reservoir, Solihull. 17th July 1967



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