Images Dated 2nd June 2020

Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, Royal Pump Room Gardens, September 1923

A GWR Publicity view of people strolling through the Royal Pump Room Gardens at Leamington Spa in Warwickshire, September 1923. The gardens lie behind the pump room building and still boast a 19th century bandstand. The tower of St Peter's Roman Catholic Church can be seen above the tree line in the background

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Chester Racecourse, Cheshire, July 1929

A GWR Publicity view of the city of Chester taken from the racecourse, Cheshire, July 1929. Chester Racecourse was established in 1539, making it the world's oldest racecourse still in operation today. The centre of the racecourse is being used for grazing and the towers of many of the city's churches including Chester Cathedral are visible in the distance

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