The Kenilworth History & Archaeological Society's (KHAS) new booklet 'Kenilworth History 2026' was launched at Kenilworth Books on Saturday (21 February).

The work contains many "fascinating articles" on the history of Kenilworth.

These include:

• Cyril 'The Magic Toyman' Hobbins and his unexpected trip Hollywood as a guest of Disney to demonstrate his toy-making skills

• The Kenilworth MP who somehow ended up dying in Wyoming's Big Horn mountains

• The story of a gruesome murder at the Kenilworth Swimming Pool

This as well as "many other intriguing stories from Kenilworth's remarkable history".

Available from Kenilworth Books in Talisman Square for £6, or by post for £8.50 including post and package.

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The Kenilworth History and Archaeological Society runs regular meetings and visits on topics of historical interest.

Find out more on the website here.

The Kenilworth History 2026 booklet (image supplied)