Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle) was an English engineer, inventor and Royal Air Force (RAF) air officer. He is credited with inventing the turbojet engine. Born in Coventry in 1907, Sir Frank moved to live in Leamington with his family when he was aged nine and he attended Milverton School before winning a scholarship to a secondary school which became the former Leamington College for Boys.Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle) was an English engineer, inventor and Royal Air Force (RAF) air officer. He is credited with inventing the turbojet engine. Born in Coventry in 1907, Sir Frank moved to live in Leamington with his family when he was aged nine and he attended Milverton School before winning a scholarship to a secondary school which became the former Leamington College for Boys.
Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle) was an English engineer, inventor and Royal Air Force (RAF) air officer. He is credited with inventing the turbojet engine. Born in Coventry in 1907, Sir Frank moved to live in Leamington with his family when he was aged nine and he attended Milverton School before winning a scholarship to a secondary school which became the former Leamington College for Boys.

In pictures: Famous people from Leamington throughout history

Here are some of the best known names who have had or have a connection to the town
By Oliver Williams
Published 27th Jan 2023, 22:14 BST
Updated 30th Jan 2023, 12:13 BST

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The Courier and Warwickshire World have put together a list of some of the most famous or best known people from Leamington throughout history.

Among them are sporting stars, a hero soldier, an elephant trainer, a writer, an artist, an actress, an actor, a Formula 1 team owner and an occultist.

If you think anybody else deserves to feature on the list email [email protected] or send a message to https://www.facebook.com/leamingtoncourier

If you think anybody else deserves to feature on the list email [email protected] or send a message to https://www.facebook.com/leamingtoncourier

Heavyweight boxer Lewis Williams, of Cleary's Boxing Gym in Leamington, made history when he won a gold medal at The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 last summer. The 24-year-old, who also has connections to Warwick and Whitnash, now has his sights set on another gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2024. Picture supplied.

5. Famous people from Leamington

Heavyweight boxer Lewis Williams, of Cleary's Boxing Gym in Leamington, made history when he won a gold medal at The Birmingham Commonwealth Games 2022 last summer. The 24-year-old, who also has connections to Warwick and Whitnash, now has his sights set on another gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2024. Picture supplied. Photo: Third Party

Christian Edward Johnston Horner OBE is a British former racing driver and has been the Team Principal of the Red Bull Formula One team since 2005. Under the former Arnold Lodge School pupil's stewardship, Red Bull has won 11 world titles. In 2015, Christian married Spice Girl Gerri Halliwell. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner looks on on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 20, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

6. Famous people from Leamington

Christian Edward Johnston Horner OBE is a British former racing driver and has been the Team Principal of the Red Bull Formula One team since 2005. Under the former Arnold Lodge School pupil's stewardship, Red Bull has won 11 world titles. In 2015, Christian married Spice Girl Gerri Halliwell. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 20: Red Bull Racing Team Principal Christian Horner looks on on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on November 20, 2022 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Photo: Mark Thompson

Samuel Lockhart was a famous Victorian elephant trainer. Leamington havs various dedications to his most famous group of elephants The Three Graces - Wilhelmina and two younger elephants, Trilby and Haddie.

7. Famous people from Leamington

Samuel Lockhart was a famous Victorian elephant trainer. Leamington havs various dedications to his most famous group of elephants The Three Graces - Wilhelmina and two younger elephants, Trilby and Haddie. Photo: Picture supplied

William and Ernest Renshaw, born in Leamington in 1861, dominated the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club’s tournament at Wimbledon during the 1880s and are credited with transforming tennis into a spectator sport.

8. Famous people from Leamington

William and Ernest Renshaw, born in Leamington in 1861, dominated the All England Croquet and Lawn Tennis Club’s tournament at Wimbledon during the 1880s and are credited with transforming tennis into a spectator sport. Photo: Wikipedia

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