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Panoramic view of Warwick Castle: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2007-08-26-09095_GreatBritain_Warwick.jpgAuthor: Gernot Keller
Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, England. This town of 24,000 people (2012 estimate) is located about 18 km (11 mi) to the south of Coventry. The River Avon flows through it.
St Nicholas Park in Warwick, Warwickshire, England: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Nicholas_Park,_Warwick,_Emscote_Road_entrance_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1213062.jpgAuthor: Robin Stott
Signs of human activity in the Warwick area can be traced back to the Neolithic period. The town itself was established by the Anglo Saxons. According to the Anglo Saxon Chronicle, it was Æthelflæd, the Lady of Mercia and daughter to King Alfred the Great of Wessex, who established Warwick as a fortified dwelling. This was in AD 914, and it was one of the ten fortifications erected to counter attacks by the Danes. The site of Warwick was chosen for its proximity to Fosse Way, the important medieval transport route, and with the River Avon.
Warwick Castle was founded by William the Conqueror in 1068, two years after the Norman Conquest. Built over pre-existing settlement, construction of the castle probably required the demolition of properties on the site.
Lord Leycester Hospital, Warwick: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Lord_Leycester_Hospital_-Warwick3.jpgAuthor: Misterweiss
Warwick was a stronghold of the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War. It endured a two-week siege by the Royalists. In 1694 a massive fire destroyed much of medieval Warwick. As a result, most of the buildings in the old town dates from the late 17th century or thereafter.
Population growth in the surrounding region has made Warwick contiguous with Leamington Spa. Together with Kenilwoth and Whitnash, these are now part of Warwick District.
Visiting Warwick
From London, take the M40 motorway to Junction 15, then head north on the A429 road to reach Warwick.
Warwick Castle: Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Warwickcastle_Westside.jpgAuthor: Mcselede
Places of Interest in Warwick
- Castle Hill Baptist Church: One of the oldest Baptist churches in the world, founded in the 17th century during a time when non-conformist churches were being persecuted in England.
- Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick: Anglican parish church to the east of its market place. It was founded by Roger de Beaumont in 1123.
- Lord Leycester Hospital: Retirement home for ex-Servicemen in Warwick, with history going back to the Chantry Chapel of St James
- Playbox Theatre Company: Actors troupe based in Warwickshire.
- Saxon Mill: Former mill at Guy's Cliffe, Warwickshire.
- St John's House Museum, Warwick: Museum occupying a historic house that showcases social history of the area.
- St Michael's Leper Hospital: Ruins of a medievalhospital founded by Roger, Earl of Warwick, in around 1135.
- St Nicholas' Park, Warwick: Park in the center of Warwick. It has an indoor leisure center.
- Warwick Castle: Medieval castle on a bend of the River Avon, built by William the Conqueror in 1068.
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