Warwickshire is perhaps best known for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare from Stratford-upon-Avon. The county has also produced other literary figures such as George Eliot (from near Nuneaton), Rupert Brooke (from Rugby), and Michael Drayton from Hartshill. It is also known for Warwick Castle and Kenilworth Castle.
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Discover COVENTRYSt. Michael's Cathedral is Coventry's best-known landmark and visitor attraction. The original 14th century cathedral was largely destroyed by German bombing during World War II, leaving only the outer walls and spire. The new Coventry Cathedral was opened in 1962 next to the ruins of the old ... |
Discover STRATFORD-UPON-AVONThe first real theatre in Stratford was a temporary wooden affair built in 1769 by the actor David Garrick for his Jubilee Celebrations of that year to mark Shakespeare's birthday. The theatre, built not far from the site of the present Royal Shakespeare Theatre, was almost washed away in two days of torrential rain ... |
Discover WARWICKWarwick hosts annual festivals ranging from the Spoken Word to Classical and Contemporary Music to a Folk Festival and the Victorian Evening, held in late November or early December. The town is also famous for Warwick Castle, the construction of which began in 1068. The town centre is also known for its historic architecture ... |
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Discover WARWICK CASTLEWarwick Castle lies in the town of Warwick in the county of Warwickshire in central England and overlooks the River Avon. The castle today is a popular tourist attraction and attracts tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world. It is said to be the best-preserved castle in Britain ... |
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