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Town Clerk's Stamp

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This stamp belonged to the Town Clerk of Leamington Spa. The embossed stamp depicts the Leamington Spa Coat of Arms and the words: 'TOWN CLERK'S DEPARTMENT / LEAMINGTON SPA.' The stamp was made by Shaw and Sons Limited of London.

Leamington's fast growth in the 19th century created a need for more public services to manage the town. Local government gradually took over responsibility for paving, cleaning and lighting the streets, public health, and the provision of a police force and fire brigade. In 1875 Leamington became a Borough with a Corporation of elected councillors led by the Mayor. This lasted until local government was reorganised in 1974, when Warwick District Council was created.

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