Regency Hot Spots: Leamington’s Libraries

Bisset, J. (1814). A descriptive guide of Leamington Priors. United Kingdom: Printed, for the author.

The mark of any up and coming destination was the amenities tonnish types would look for. Assembly Rooms, inns and lodgings, a theatre, and other amusements including libraries.

Feltham, J. (1815). A Guide to All the Watering and Seabathing Places, with a Description of the Lakes, a Sketch of a Tour in Wales, & Various Itineraries Illustrated with Maps and Views. United Kingdom: Longman.

BISSET, J. (1816). A Descriptive Guide of Leamington Priors; Containing a Brief Account of that Celebrated and Fashionable Spa … Comprising Also Various Interesting County Sketches, Including a Particular Account of Kenilworth and Warwick Castles … Illustrated with Elegant Vignettes, and a Perspective View of the Castle and Borough of Warwick. United Kingdom: Author.

Libraries and News Rooms BISSETT’S News Room Clemens Street GILL’S Circulating Library No 20 Union Parade OLORENSHAW’S Circulating Library and News Room High Street

As Leamington Spa continued to grow, there was some variety in the libraries. The owners were also affiliated with other businesses, at times, including the Assembly Rooms, toy shop, and fashionable warehouses.