Warwick

Warwick is the county town of Warwickshire, England upon the River Avon with a population of 31,345 (as per 2011 census). As per some archaeologists, Warwick has existed since Neolothic period. It is however said to have been inhabited since the 6th century.

History

By the 9^th century Warwick was a Saxon. As a part of the Norman Conquest in 1068 AD Warwick Castle was established. With the Earldom of Warwick created in 1088 AD, earls started controlling the town of Warwick. The earls are said to have built town walls in the medivial period of which Eastgate and Westgate survive. With time the castle changed from a stone fortress to a popular tourist attraction. Since the beginning of the 19^th Century till date Warwick has multiplied in population around 6 times.

The Great Fire of Warwick

Much of the town was destroyed in the Great Fire of Warwick that dates to 1694 AD. As such most of the buildings that still exist in Warwick are post that era although there are still some wooden framed buildings that have survived especially around the edges of the town centre.

Another devastation the fire caused was the burning down of a major part of the medieval church of St Mary. However, the chancel and the Beauchamp Chapel survived, the latter having been built between 1443 and 1464 according to the wishes of Richard Beauchamp, Earl of Warwick. The Earl died in 1439 but an effigy of the Earl can still be seen lying upon a Purbeck marble tomb – a fine piece of medieval metalwork cast in 1459.

Landmarks

Some of the landmarks that Warwick is known for are listed below: