Royal Leamington Spa Courier and Warwickshire Standard - Warwick and Country Edition page 3/col 1

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Subject

Spies, sabotage - War declared 1914: Public response

Description

Local Lady Taken for a Spy" A Leamington lady archaeologist in a village near Coventry making notes in front of building quizzed by police constable.  Her handbag was searched.  Finally she was released.  "Being a sensible woman, she did not attempt to browbeat the Constable as she knew he was only doing his duty"