... during the war largely through the initiative of the then Mayor the late Aid Joseph Bates who was a noted figure the “Dig for Victory” campaign Earlier shows were held at Courtaulds’ Canteen and three the Walsgrave show Warwick Leam-1 5fears the Borough ...

... difficulties they had to contend with they seemed to come up smiling every year. I hey don’t want any propaganda about digging for victory, because they like gardening and just get on with the job and produce the goods. Any man who can keep the family supplied ...