Warwick Castle UK Tour

Warwick Castle UK Tour
http://www.warwick-castle.co.uk
Visitor information and guide to the castle. Hosts special historical themed attractions and events.
-This is from an audio tour recorded for British Airways/Hertz back in 1995 -written and presented by Blain Fairman assisted bt Stephen Mowat -audio production Robert Nichol RNaudioproductions ..
I have now added pics and website links -I hope you like it.
Many more tour-by-tape on my site -try Windsor Castle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngyUxpKnxJ8
or Stonehenge:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yz0xNkMmAI
or Castles in Wales
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1jBznyy6z8
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Warwick Castle
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Coordinates: [show location on an interactive map] 52°16′45″N 1°35′06″W / 52.2793°N -1.585°E / 52.2793; -1.585
Warwick Castle
View of the east façade from the River Avon
Warwick Castle is located in Warwickshire
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Architectural style Motte-and-bailey castle (11th12th century)-
Shell keep castle (12th century onwards)-
Town Warwick, Warwickshire-
Country England-
Client Henry de Beaumont-

Construction
Started 1068

Warwick Castle (pronounced /ˈwɒrɪk/ WORR-ik, like warren En-warwick.ogg listen (help·info)) is a medieval castle in Warwick, the county town of Warwickshire, England. It sits on a cliff overlooking a bend in the River Avon. Warwick Castle was built by William the Conqueror in 1068 within or adjacent to Anglo-Saxon burh of Warwick. It was used as a fortification until the early 17th century, when Sir Fulke Greville converted it to a country house. It was owned by the Greville family, who became earls of Warwick in 1759, until 1978.

From 1088, the castle traditionally belonged to the Earl of Warwick, and it served as a symbol of his power. The castle was taken in 1153 by Henry of Anjou, later Henry II. It has been used to hold prisoners, including some from the Battle of Poitiers in the 14th century. Under the ownership of Richard Neville also known as "Warwick the Kingmaker" Warwick Castle was used in the 15th century to imprison the English king, Edward IV. Warwick Castle has been compared with Windsor Castle in terms of scale, cost, and status.

Since its construction in the 11th century, the castle has undergone structural changes with additions of towers and redesigned residential buildings. Originally a wooden motte-and-bailey, it was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. During the Hundred Years War, the facade opposite the town was refortified, resulting in one of the most recognisable examples of 14th century military architecture.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warwick_Castle
In the 17th century the grounds were turned into a garden. Warwick Castle was purchased by The Tussauds Group in 1978 and opened as a tourist attraction. It is protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Grade I listed building.

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[misterstek]

WARWICK OR WARRICK?

[LearnFree2007]

@misterstek

Hi ,

Written as Warwick - but said as Warrick - we have odd little ways in England.

best wishes

[vinepez]

@TheFartGallery Are you for real??You obviously learnt nothing about the history of the castle itself you idiot! Disney land is purpose built for what it does, Warwick Castle wasn't!!! You are a moron that doesnt have the brain space to appreciate the catle and are not worthy of the experience!

[3rdReconShooter]

I spent the night here before

[MissBobby1997]

@misterstek Warwick , trust me , I live there :)

[minotaur878]

What? This is almost 1000 years old you know

[javajunkie101]

I loved this castle. It was incredibly awesome.

[BritishSnail]

Oh how lovely (the hospital) and :-) haha @ over 70.

Warwick Castle is brilliant. It's much, much better in real life (so to speak :-)).

[TowedHaulProductions]

TheFartGallery - go to Kenilworth Castle.about 4 mile away from Warwick.....

or Baddersley Clinton , or PAckwood house for proper old engllish stuff or Henley in Arden...... theres LOADS more ........I agree u may as well hve gone to Alton Towers!!

[TheFartGallery]

As genuine to the Medieval ages as McDonalds is to haute cuisine food! Ha ha ... this is a crap video ... we went there yesterday and it really is a Disneyfied version of reality ... BUT it was a laugh and entertaining ... so long as you realise its as realistic as Costner's Robin Hood ... its for entertainment and ... Americanisation purposes only ...IE:Simplified to black and white shades ... thanks!