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Georgian Coleshill - Editorial
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Georgian Coleshill - Editorial
Location: Warwickshire
 The residents of Coleshill have been fending off dastardly highway men in a recent Stagecoach Fair and Georgian Day. But fear not; all's well that ends well in the Warwickshire village.
Thanks to the efforts of extra Bow Street Runners, the would-be Dick Turpins were driven out of the village before they could empty the showpiece vehicle, a Georgian stage coach drawn by four splendid horses, of its booty.
The dramatic robbery attempt marked the opening of the day, organised by members of the The Stagecoach Days of Georgian Coleshill group. The highly successful event, held in the glittering sunshine of a summer's day last July, was attended by more than 1000 people.
 Many visitors dressed up for the occasion, with some lucky people awarded prizes by strolling judges. With stunts, strolling players, displays, merry-go rounds and a Punch and Judy show, there was plenty for all to see.
  The whole community, young and old, came out to enjoy the day.
The day was made possible by funding from the LHI. Chairman of the organising committee, Jack Stuart MBE, said: "The day was a great success and the whole community, young and old, came out to enjoy it."
The Stagecoach Days of Georgian Coleshill group also launched the opening of their Stagecoach Exhibition during the day; it's part of their exploration of Coleshill's Georgian past which is focusing on the town during its heyday between 1714 - 1830. Besides researching Georgian buildings in and around the town, project members are working on a town trail and work is now underway on a book, which will be published this year.
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