Warwick

Warwick (pronounced 'warrick' {{IPA|}}) is the historic county town of Warwickshire in England and has a population of 25,434 (2001 census). The town lies upon the River Avon.

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Pronounced - Warwickshire - England - River Avon

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The town is most famous for the impressive Warwick Castle which attracts huge numbers of tourists from around the world. The town centre is also known for its historic architecture, and contains a mixture of Tudor and 17th-century buildings.

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Warwick Castle - Tudor - 17th-century

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Warwick School is a public school which claims to be the third-oldest surviving school in England. The actual date of its founding is unknown; although 914 has been quoted in some cases, the school celebrated its millennium in the 1990s and it has also honoured King Edward the Confessor (c.1004-1066) as its founder. The school moved to its current site in 1879.

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Warwick School - Public school - Edward the Confessor

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The University of Warwick is named after the county of Warwickshire, rather than the town, and is in fact some miles away on the outskirts of Coventry.

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University of Warwick - Coventry

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Warwick is also known for Warwick Racecourse, near the west gate of the medieval town.

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