A Walk Around Warwick

Gorgeous look at a beautiful city!
One of the things I love about England is how it is just jam-packed with interesting historical locations. I had never heard much about the town of Warwick, so I was interested to see this DVD and learn more about it. I was amazed at all the fascinating things that are located in a relatively small area. A town existed on the site since Anglo-Saxon times. In 1694 a fire devastated Warwick, burning down most of the existing buildings. Some of the old buildings do still exist, as well as "new" buildings that were constructed under stricter regulations following the fire. The film is narrated by Dr. Sylvia Pinches, who gives an amazing amount of detail about the locations. She points out beautiful architectural details that might go unnoticed by the casual visitor. Some of the places that are discussed include the Collegiate Church of St. Mary (where Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth I's reported lover, is buried), the Lord Leycester Hospital, St. Mary Immaculate Church (where...





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