Committee

Les Markham
CHAIRMAN

Born Leamington Spa. In the choir of St. Mary Magdalene’s Church Lillington from the age of 9 years until studying Botany and Zoology at London University. I am a retired Operational Biologist. Member of Elgar, Gurney, and Housman Societies. Aston Villa fan.

Peter Coulls
VICE CHAIRMAN

Graham Cooper
HONORARY SECRETARY

Honorary Secretary. Originating in Worcester, lived in Leamington since the age of 7. Always interested in history and holds office in Mid Warwickshire National Trust Association, Friends of Leamington Art Gallery, Leamington Literary Society and the Prayer Book Society, besides belonging to Mensa. Enjoys administration and loves the English Language.

Denise Watson
HONORARY TREASURER/
NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Born in Lillington and, apart from my uni years, have always lived in Leamington. I enjoy researching my own and other people’s family histories and belong to several Family History Societies. When I’m not out in the garden or visiting other people’s gardens, I can be found poking around old churches.

Gary Timlin
WEBSITE OVERSEER

Born in K Block, Warneford hospital, Leamington Spa. Lived in Lillington all my life, attended Lillington Infants & Middle schools and Croft Hall, North Leamington School. Attended University of Worcester studying Youth & Community Services. Founding Member of Lillington Local History Society and Founder of Friends of Midland Oak Park.

Margaret Rushton
MEMBERSHIP ADMINISTRATOR

I am a keen supporter of Local History Groups both here and elsewhere, and an active member of the LLHS Committee. I worked for a time for the Museum and Archive Education Service based at St John’s Museum in Warwick.

Kathy Hobbs
NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Born in London, where I lived until 1970. After my college course I moved to Lillington. My interests include travel and foreign languages and I’m an Associate Member of the Institute of Linguists. When not in Lillington, I’m walking or cycling in the Loire Valley (France), visiting vineyards or discovering local chateaux!

Judy Cooke

Born and brought up in Nottingham. Have always loved history and did a degree in it at Lancaster University. I was a librarian all my working life, in public libraries, university, and finally at Trinity School. I love music, especially classical, and go to concerts and the ballet whenever I can. I’m an amateur gardener, with a capital A! More hope than expectation