Leeming Collection

Leeming Street, Mansfield 1930's

Mansfield Leeming Street early 1900s

Mansfield Leeming Street probably 1930s

Leeming Street, Mansfield early 1900's

Mansfield Leeming Street probably 1920s

English Electric Canberra T. 11 WH714
Royal Air Force - English Electric Canberra T.11 WH714, of 228 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Leeming, on 3 August 1961. Date: 1961

New Government Offices at Whitehall
Drawing of The New Government Offices at Whitehall by Leeming and Leeming. 1884

The New Government Offices at Whitehall, Admiralty and War Department (engraving)
1622734 The New Government Offices at Whitehall, Admiralty and War Department (engraving) by Watkins, Frank (fl.1859-94); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Government Offices at Whitehall)

North Yorkshire DL7 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of North Yorkshire DL7 9

Mrs Leeming hoping to become 1st woman to fly Channel
Mrs Leeming, hoping to become the first Englishwoman to cross the Channel in an aeroplane with Lieutenant Lawrence. Lawrence had made his first solo flight in the Blackburn at the end of January

Hunting Percival Jet Provost T. 3 1FTS Leeming 1980
Hunting Percival Jet Provost T.3 from 1FTS taking off from RAF Leeming in May 1980 Date: 1980

Memorial plaque, Westward Ho Junior School, WW1
Memorial plaque at Westward Ho junior school, in memory of comrades who gave their lives during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

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"Exploring the Rich History of Leeming: From Mansfield's Bustling Streets to Aviation Dreams" Step back in time to Leeming Street, Mansfield in the 1930s, where bustling shops and vibrant life filled the air. The early 1900s saw this iconic street flourish with activity, capturing the essence of a bygone era. Transport yourself further into history, probably around the 1920s or even earlier, as you stroll along Mansfield's Leeming Street once again. But Leeming is not limited to just its streets; it has left its mark on aviation history too. Picture an English Electric Canberra T. 11 WH714 soaring through the skies above - a testament to technological progress and human ambition. Leaving behind Mansfield for a moment, let us journey towards Whitehall - home to the New Government Offices that have witnessed countless historic moments unfold within their walls. Envision Admiralty and War Department officials working diligently within these grand structures as depicted in an exquisite engraving. As we explore beyond Mansfield's borders, our map takes us northward to North Yorkshire DL7 9 and Bradford BD22 9 areas. These regions hold their own stories waiting to be discovered - tales of community spirit and resilience etched into their landscapes. Amidst all these remarkable narratives lies one woman's audacious dream: Mrs. Leeming yearns to become the first woman ever to fly across the Channel. Her determination serves as an inspiration for generations yet unborn - a beacon of courage urging them onward towards breaking barriers. Intriguingly diverse yet interconnected are these glimpses into "leeming. " They invite us on a captivating journey through time and space – from quaint streetscapes in early-20th-century Mansfield to monumental government offices at Whitehall; from aviation triumphs high above our heads down to maps guiding us through uncharted territories; finally culminating in one woman's soaring aspirations.