[Report 1920] / Medical Officer of Health, Royal Leamington Spa Borough.

  • Leamington (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1920
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Credit: [Report 1920] / Medical Officer of Health, Royal Leamington Spa Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    PHYSICAL FEATURES AND GENERAL CHARACTER OF DISTRICT. The Borough of Royal Leamington Spa is situated on the adjacent slopes of two hills, between which runs the river Leam. Generally speaking, the sub-soil is porous and is composed of Sand and Gravel ; there is Clay in places. The Climate is equable and well suited for the purpose of a residential town and Spa, the prevailing wind is West. Further information as to the Meteorological Conditions is given at the end of this Report. The town itself, especially the most modern part, is well planned and laid out, the numerous Forest Trees and Pleasure Grounds entitle it to the eminent position to which it has attained amongst Inland Watering Places. SOCIAL CONDITIONS. In accordance with the request of the Local Government Board, the following brief note is given respecting Social Con¬ ditions. There are few industries in the Borough ; in fact, apart from two Factories, the population is mainly concerned in supplying the wants of Residents or Visitors. Roughly speaking, one may divide the population into the following classes :— (1) Those who reside in the town because of its natural advan¬ tages, and who are in a position to reside in any other town should they consider it more desirable. (2) Those who reside in Leamington Spa and travel daily to the neighbouring industrial centres of Coventry and Birmingham The number of these has been increased very considerably during recent years, and they influence to a serious extent the problem of house shortage. (3) Those who supply the wants of Inhabitants and Visitors to the Spa. (4) Visitors who come to the Spa in search of health. The number of these fluctuates according to the time of the year, being greatest in the Spring and Autumn.