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.

Associations

J. R. R. Tolkien seems to have been much influenced by Warwick (where he was married) and by its Mercian connections: Lynn Forest-Hill, in an article in the Times Literary Supplement (TLS 8 July 2005 pp 12-13) argues cogently that two important settlements in Tolkien's work were modelled on Warwick - Edoras closely on the early town, and Minas Tirith more remotely on the Norman; and that aspects of the plot of the Lord of the Rings are paralleled in the romance known as Guy of Warwick.

Related Topics:
J. R. R. Tolkien - Times Literary Supplement - Edoras - Minas Tirith - Lord of the Rings - Guy of Warwick

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Warwick and its historic buildings have featured in a number of television series, including the BBC's drama series Dangerfield, the period dramas Pride and Prejudice and Tom Jones and Granada Television's Moll Flanders.

Related Topics:
BBC - Dangerfield - Pride and Prejudice - Tom Jones - Granada Television - Moll Flanders

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