Towers & Spires

Warwick

St Mary's Church Tower and

St Nicholas Church Spire

Below is the view from across St Nicholas Park in 

Warwick.  You will just make out one of Warwick Castle's towers

on the left and to the right is a distant view of the churches above.

It was a really nice, warm day today.  

Perfect for a 10 minute drive to Warwick

for a walk in St Nicholas Park.

After 40 years living in England, I still get a kick out

of  seeing a skyline like this with a real 'castle' in it.

Across The Street

Mill Street, Warwick

Taken last week.

These timber framed houses are lovely but what gets me

is the sight these homes have from their front doors....

...Warwick Castle.

There is a big wall between the Grade II listed homes in Mill Street

and the castle.  I did use a zoom lens here but believe me,
the castle does look that big when you are standing in Mill Street.

  Below is a photo I used in my blog
in 2012 taken from Guy's Tower (tower with flag - above) looking down to where I
am standing in the top photo.  You can see Mill Street and
a little of the timber framed buildings.

It is nice to get these three photos together on one page.

Warwick Castle is about 20 minutes from Coventry.
Well worth a visit!!!!

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Warwick - Spot The Castle

Today the sun came out so we abandoned all our 'to do' list

jobs and went for a walk at St. Nicholas Park, Warwick.

How exciting it is for me to look across the park 

and see a real castle. Love it!
(iPhone shots)

Hope your week is going well :).

Participating in Our World Tuesday

Weekend Reflections - River Avon, Warwick

Taken from a public bridge looking towards 

Warwick Castle.

Participating in Weekend Reflections

and

Skywatch Friday

P Is For Private...

...or even 'peering' into a 'private' tennis club today with

the most amazing back drop of Warwick Castle.  

P could also be for an annoying 'post'.  What a photo (below) 

this would be if that lamp post was positioned somewhere else.

Ten minutes from Coventry is the most wonderful town of

Warwick.  Warwick is celebrating 1100th anniversary this year.  

That's right!  In 914 the first fortified dwelling was built here.

William the Conqueror founded Warwick Castle in 1068.

Tomorrow is CDP's Theme Day - Squares.  See you tomorrow :).

Participating in ABC Wednesday

English Rooftops...

...and a castle :).

The view from a main road in the town of Warwick

 looking towards Warwick Castle.

Participating in Skywatch Friday

St George's Day, England

The Cross of St George flying high over Warwick Castle.

Today is also the 450th Anniversary of the birth of

Shakespeare.  As it happens, Warwick is located just about

half way between Coventry and Stratford Upon Avon.

I have taken pictures from this very spot before.

This one was taken today at 3.15 :).

Built In 1068 by William The Conqueror

Warwick Castle
Great Hall & Staterooms, Caesar's Tower, Gatehouse and Guy's Tower with flag
(left to right)

http://www.warwick-castle.com/

Last day at this castle!  If you are visiting England, don't just stop in London.  There is plenty to see outside our great capital city.  Coventry has a marvellous Cathedral and more, Stratford.....well you know about Shakespeare and Warwick Castle is a must.  In 30 minutes you can drive to all three.  They are that close to each other.   If you don't have time to go into the Warwick Castle, at least wander down Mill Street and catch sights like the ones I have shared over the last few days.  But, there is so much more if you go inside!!!!!

Have a good weekend.  I'll be back on Tuesday.

THE VIEW

View from Guy's Tower

The photo (above) is the view from Guy's Tower looking down to the spot in Mill Street where I was standing yesterday. The entrance to the Castle is on the left across the moat, through the gatehouse to the courtyard on the right. Caesar's Tower is in the background. 

Below is the view from the steps going up to Guy's Tower.  Tomorrow will be the last day in this series with a couple more photos from a garden in Mill Street.  

Gatehouse, Caesar's Tower, Great Hall & Staterooms 

(left to right)

Note:  When we have family visitors Warwick Castle is always on the list of places everyone wants to visit.  The photos I am showing you today were taken by a family member visiting from Australia in September, 2009.  I like them so much, so I asked if I could use them today.  Hope you like them too.

Towers & Ramparts at Warwick Castle

Warwick Castle (view from Mill Street)

As promised, I can tell you it is nearly 11:05am at Warwick Castle.  I moved about 50 paces from where I stood yesterday to get this view.  The gatehouse, with the clock, is where you enter the Castle (not the grounds).  Next tower to the right is Guy's Tower.  See those people standing near the flag?  That will give you an idea of how huge that tower is.   If you would like to see the view from Guy's Tower, come back tomorrow.

Oh Yes!

Warwick Castle (from Mill Street)

       Walk down Mill Street for 2 minutes and as you round the bend in the road, this view is to your left.  
       Caesar's Tower.  Outstanding!

       Walk a little further and you can see what time it is.  But you will have to wait until tomorrow.

River Avon, Warwick

River Avon,  Warwick

If you would like to know what is to my right, have a look here: Pasadena Daily Photo and you can also read all about Petrea Burchard's, soon to be published book, Camelot & Vine.  Because of Petrea, I was inspired to go and take pictures around Warwick Castle.  Gosh, what a fantastic place and only just down the road from Coventry.


Back to Shrewsbury tomorrow.  (I felt the need to interrupt my visit up north to link today's photo in with the Pasadena Daily Photo.  Can you blame me.)

View From Warwick Castle

Mill Street, Warwick

The towers and ramparts of Warwick Castle give this perfect vantage point of homes between the castle and the River Avon.  This photograph was taken in September, 2009.  I promise you that we had a day well spent, especially for our granddaughter who 'officially' became a princess during her visit that day. (Yes, it is true.)

Warwick is 12 miles from Coventry and 'especially' nice to visit from any place worldwide and Pasadena :)