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Welcome to the Visit Warwick Gift & Books Shop website!
Welcome to the Visit Warwick Gift & Books Shop website!
The streets of Warwick are filled with the sounds of ghosts and spirits who haunt the town's hidden corners. Author Steve Garrison was born in Warwick and brought up in Smith Street, Warwick's oldest shopping street, located in the heart of the town. Able to trace his family's links to Warwick all the way back to the 1600's, Steve has always been fascinated with uncovering the town's history and the myths and legends which have been passed down from generation to generation. Whispers from Warwick is a collection of spine-tingling stories and accounts based on true paranormal happenings in the town. Throughout the book, Steve uncovers previously unheard or largely forgotten tales of eerie encounters and ghostly goings-on exploring every hint of a haunting with an open, curious and questioning mind. A fascinating look into Warwick's rich history and local folklore, Whispers from Warwick takes readers on an exploration into the unknown and unexplained.
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If you think you already know the secrets and mysteries which linger in the historic streets of Warwick, think again! Author Steve Garrison returns with a much anticipated sequel to Whispers from Warwick and he has even more intriguing tales to tell .....
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Sir Guy of Warwick is one of Britain's most famous legendary knights, and his exploits stand alongside the tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood. The story is that of a peasant, who through great chivalrous deeds, rises to greatness for the love of the Earl of Warwick's daughter. The legend has been passed down through the ages to be told once more. Knight Fall is the final book in the trilogy by local author Neville Armstrong.
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Sir Guy of Warwick is one of Britain's most famous legendary knights, and his exploits stand alongside the tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood. The story is that of a peasant, who through great chivalrous deeds, rises to greatness for the love of the Earl of Warwick's daughter. The legend has been passed down through the ages to be told once more. The Knight Draws On is the second book in the trilogy by local author Neville Armstrong.
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Sir Guy of Warwick is one of Britain's most famous legendary knights, and his exploits stand alongside the tales of King Arthur and Robin Hood. The story is that of a peasant, who through great chivalrous deeds, rises to greatness for the love of the Earl of Warwick's daughter. The legend has been passed down through the ages to be told once more. The Knight is Young is the first book in the trilogy by local author Neville Armstrong.
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Hundreds of dark and scandalous
events have happened in Warwick over the centuries, from the murder of Piers
Gaveston, the king's reputed lover, who was stabbed and then beheaded on
Blacklow Hill, to the incredible histories of the Earls of Warwick. The Gunpowder
Plot began near here, and the castle's horses were stolen afterwards when the
plotters made a desperate attempt to escape the king's wrath. Containing
martyrs, murderers and corrupt officials, crimes, ghosts, prize-fighters and
eccentrics, you'll never see the town in the same way again! Graham Sutherland has lived in Warwick for nearly fifty
years. A retired police inspector, he is married with three adult children and
grandchildren. After retiring as Warwick's town crier for twenty-eight years,
he now works as a Blue Badge tourist guide specialising in Warwick and the
Cotswolds as well as being a speaker and story-teller. Graham writes a mixture
of fiction and non-fiction books, many of which take place in Warwick.
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The wildlife and history of Shakespeare's Avon. Signed by the author. A journey through the year from source to Severn. This beautifully written book follows 'Shakespeare's Avon' month-by-month through the centre of England, describing the fascinating wildlife, and relating the human dramas that have played out on its banks and changed British history. From its source at Naseby to the Severn at Tewkesbury, the Avon's riverside towns - Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Stratford, Evesham, Pershore - all have their stories, and some surprises.
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This beautifully written book, hand signed and illustrated by the author, chronicles a year in the life of a large urban park on the banks of the Warwickshire Avon, and the surprising wildlife to be found as the seasons unfold. From long-distance migrants to spectacular predators, each month brings something new and uplifting. A walk in the park will never be quite the same after reading this.
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The wildlife and history of the famous Roman road on a journey through the year from Lincolnshire to Devon. "This delightful journey along the great Fosse Way is a seamless blend of history, wildlife and curious stories, from edible grasshoppers to the original pork pies. But the underlying messages of the need to protect our biodiversity and combat climate change ring loud and clear."
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The fifteenth-century chantry chapel of Richard Beauchamp, earl of Warwick, was directed by its founder to be "faire and goodly".. Built by his executors under the terms of his will, the chapel's rich materials, quality of workmanship and attention to detail make it one of the most splendid late-medieval funerary chapels in western Europe. This richly illustrated guide celebrates the Beauchamp Chapel not only as a work of art, but also a political statement of the power and influence of the Beauchamp dynasty and of Richard himself.
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Warwick in the Great War is a detailed account of how the experiences of war impacted on the garrison town from the outbreak of the Great War in 1914, to the long-awaited Armistice in 1918, and its immediate aftermath. The troops went off to war, cheered and supported by their friends and family, all in a high-holiday mood, but underneath this jovial façade, their loved ones knew that some of the men would never return. Yet life went on, albeit with progressive and totally new experiences. Using contemporary accounts, the author explores a little-known piece of Warwick's history. Mainly looking at life on the home front, included are some extracts from the letters serving soldiers sent home, allowing these heroic men who lived through these momentous events, to tell their stories in their own words. Graham Sutherland has lived in Warwick for 50 years. A retired police inspector, he is married with three adult children. Warwick's former town crier for more than twenty-eight years, he now works as a Blue Badge tourist guide, speaker and story teller, specialising in Warwick and the Cotswolds. Graham writes a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, several with Warwick connections.
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Before the Second World War began, Warwick had already planned public air raid shelters and distributed gas masks. A power struggle also developed when Warwickshire County Council took over Air Raid Warden training from the police; the chief constable based in Warwick, was a difficult man and later subject to a Home Office Enquiry. Although Warwick was not a prime target for the Luftwaffe, they flew over the town en route to nearby Coventry. Consequently, the most insignificant contraventions of the blackout regulations, and a very serious one, resulted in court proceedings. When Coventry was blitzed in November 1940, many refugees streamed into Warwick from the stricken city. Most visiting troops, especially Canadians and later Americans, were welcomed. but there were exceptions as their arrival coincided with a shortage of local men. Bigamy and allegations of other sexual offences were not uncommon. Meanwhile, rationing brought its own problems, as petrol shortages led to a rise in offences in the use of bicycles, mainly by service personnel. With more military vehicles on the road, often driven by inexperienced people, there was also a sharp rise in fatal collisions. By late 1944, it was apparent the Allies were wining the struggle and plans for post-war Britain were well underway, including controversial proposals on redeveloping Warwick. Graham Sutherland has lived in Warwick for nearly fifty years. A retired police inspector, he is married with three adult children and grandchildren. After retiring as Warwick's town crier for twenty-eight years, he now works as a Blue Badge tourist guide specialising in Warwick and the Cotswolds as well as being a speaker and story teller. Graham writes a mixture of fiction and non-fiction books, many of which take place in Warwick.
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The county town of Warwick is famous for its castle, St Mary's Collegiate Church, with its links to Joan of Arc, and the Lord Leycester Hospital, but much more of its history has been too often overlooked. In this book, the author delves deeply into Warwick's long forgotten and hidden histories, recounting some remarkable stories including the Tudor benefactor whose legacy still provides funding today; the setting for Mark Twain's novel A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court; rowdy election rioting in the town, and local government corruption. Grim reminders of the past include the old leper hospital, prisons and public execution sites, a reformed slaver and a vicar who was banned from his own church.. With tales of remarkable characters and tucked-away or disappeared buildings and locations, this book will appeal to all who have an interest in Warwickshire's county town.
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The fascinating and thought-provoking story of the collegiate church of St. Mary, Warwick, until its rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1694. Author Tim Clark discusses the many influences on how the church looks today and what makes St. Mary's unique. He also considers the church's relationship with the earldom of Warwick, the town, and the townspeople, and in doing so introduces us to some memorable characters. The thoroughly researched text is enhanced by 77 illustrations, most in colour. Tim Clark has an MA in West Midlands history from the University of Birmingham, and is a volunteer guide at St. Mary's.
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The fascinating and thought-provoking story of the collegiate church of St. Mary, Warwick, until its rebuilding after the Great Fire of 1694. Author Tim Clark discusses the many influences on how the church looks today and what makes St. Mary's unique. He also considers the church's relationship with the earldom of Warwick, the town, and the townspeople, and in doing so introduces us to some memorable characters. The thoroughly researched text is enhanced by 77 illustrations, most in colour. Tim Clark has an MA in West Midlands history from the University of Birmingham, and is a volunteer guide at St. Mary's.
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