Edward Willes bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: This tablet is placed here by the inhabitants of Leamington to record the munificence of Edward Willes Esquire of Newbold Comyn to whom the town is indebted for the site of the adjoining Public Gardens. For this Bridge and Road and many other valuable gifts Recorded plaque organisation: Inhabitants of Leamington.

Edward Willes Esq was a prominent landowner who significantly contributed to the development of Leamington by donating the site for the Public Gardens and providing other valuable gifts such as a bridge and road, thereby enhancing the town's infrastructure and public spaces.