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The county town of Warwick is famous for its magnificent castle rising above the River Avon but there is much more to this historic town. Although many medieval houses were destroyed by the Great Fire of 1694, buildings from an earlier age can still be found, including its oldest hostelry, The Roebuck, and the Lord Leycester Hospital. Local historic characters include Warwick the Kingmaker, world champion boxer Randolph Turpin and socialite and campaigner Daisy, Countess of Warwick, as well as the ichthyosaur in the Market Hall Museum, and the town's many events include a Victorian evening and annual folk festival. A-Z of Warwick reveals the history behind the town. its streets and buildings, businesses and the people concerned with it. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well known. Fully illustrated throughout, this book will appeal to all those with an interest in this historic Warwickshire town.
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Get creative with the ultimate Warwick colouring book.
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Owing to the superb defensive position of the great castle, which still stands sentinel above the River Avon, Warwick has been important for the past thousand years or more. The town has a long and interesting history, and still has many attractive buildings dating from medieval times, the Elizabethan era and the Georgian period. The interesting variety of gardens and parks in Warwick include the grounds of the castle which were redesigned by Capability Brown in the mid-eighteenth century. There are numerous other gardens, many associated with historic houses, as well as the recently restored Hill Close Gardens, a rare survival of a group of nineteenth-century urban leisure gardens once common on the outskirts of most towns. In this superbly illustrated, full-colour guide, Christine Cluley and Jennifer Meir take the reader on a tour of Warwick's historic houses and gardens, from the Court House, to Lord Leycester Hospital, through Priory Park and to the castle itself.
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The Hospital's history stretches over 450 years; housed in beautiful medieval buildings that were themselves historic when the institution was established. The Lord Leycester has witnessed the vicissitudes of the passing centuries, and over all that time the Brethren and Masters have been at its heart. The stories of those that have inhabited the Hospital provide an important record of the way of life since its foundation in 1571. and it is hoped that the Masters and Brethren of the future will continue to preserve the tradition of service, hospitality and community, adding further chapters to the stories that this book so compellingly records.
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Following the success of his first book of circular walks, the author, Roger Seedhouse, has prepared a second set of eighteen walks covering some more of the most beautiful countryside in Shropshire and along its border with Staffordshire. As before there is plenty to suit every taste, both for more experienced walkers and, with shorter alternatives, for casual walkers or those wishing to vary the length of their walk as mood or time constraints dictate. The main walks of between 6 and 10 miles are arranged with a pub break conveniently located as near to halfway as possible. Short alternatives start and finish at the pub and vary in distance from between 2 1/2 and 5 miles. The pubs vary in style and character but have generally been chosen to provide a watering hole in which the walker will feel welcome and comfortable.
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All in one paint, brush and picture book. Just add water. Not for children under 3 years.
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Stratford-upon-Avon & Evesham Alcester OS Map. Whatever you are looking to do , this OS Explorer Map will give you the outstanding level of detail you'd expect from OS. With clear markings of roads. public rights of way, paths and tracks, cycle ways and areas of open access land, alongside their familiar tourist information, you get all the detail you need to make the most of the great British outdoors. .
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For 1,400 years Warwick has graced the Midlands with its fine castle, attractive architecture and sense of history. However, there has not been a comprehensive guidebook available for visitors and locals alike. This book provides a detailed but accessible description of the history and architecture of this fascinating town in the form of a guided walk. Christine M. Cluley has designed a tour that takes visitors around the heart of Warwick within the original walls. The route covers two miles and takes approximately two hours. It can be followed in one attempt or broken up into smaller adventures. The buildings along the way provide a treasure chest of architectural styles with hints of medieval survivals, a few Tudor gems, some Victorian creations and some more modern additions that bring the story up to date. Above all, though, Warwick offers one of the finest surviving examples of an early eighteenth century townscape. Christine M. Cluley is an award-winning local historian who has previously published on the county's history. Although now living just over the border, she considers herself a Warwickshire woman at heart and here shares her admiration and affection for one of the most beautiful towns in England.
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