Leamington Spa

Leamington Spa

Royal Leamington Spa, commonly known as Leamington Spa or simply Leamington, is a spa town and civil parish in the Warwick district, in Warwickshire, England. Originally a small village called Leamington Priors, it grew into a spa town in the 18th century following the popularisation of its water which was reputed to have medicinal qualities. In the 19th century, the town experienced one of the most rapid expansions in England. It is named after the River Leam, which flows through the town.

Spa

A spa is a location where mineral-rich spring water is used to give medicinal baths. Spa health treatments are known as balneotherapy. The belief in the curative powers of mineral waters and hot springs goes back to prehistoric times. Spa towns, spa resorts, and day spas are popular worldwide, but are especially widespread in Europe and Japan. Bathing regimens in ancient Greece formed the foundation for modern spa procedures. Following a decline in public bathing during medieval times, spas became popular health resorts and social centers for the upper class in the 18th century.

Leamington Spa

Proper noun

1. A spa town in Royal Leamington Spa parish, Warwick district, Warwickshire, England, also known as Royal Leamington Spa or just Leamington .