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Kenilworth Castle Pictures - Image Detail
This wall of The Keep was destroyed by Parliamentary
troops in the English Civil War. Now you can look down onto the Tudor
Gardens.
Images of Kenilworth
The
Outer Court and grounds
The
Great Hall and its towers
Leicester's
Building
The
Keep
Leicester's
Gatehouse
Kenilworth
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© David Ross and Britain Express
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HISTORY CORNER
Name the Historic attraction
British Heritage Awards
British History Quiz
This headmaster of Rugby School popularized 'muscular Christianity', combining sports and learning with a heavy religious focus
Clue
His son Matthew was a popular poet and influential schools inspector Another clue He was largely responsible for reforming public school standards of education This Day in British History
25 September, 1066
Battle of Stamford Bridge near York King Harold of England surprised and defeated a Norse army under Harald Hardrada and Harold's rebellious brother Tostig
Monarch Mayhem
This child king came to throne at the age of 12, but probably died in the Tower of London two years later
Clue
He was imprisined in the tower by his uncle, Richard III Another clue He was one of the two famous 'Princes in the Tower'
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Porter's Lodge
Polesworth
Self catering cottage
This beautiful Polesworth cottage occupies the first and second floor of one side of the medieval gatehouse leading to Polesworth Abbey, extending across the arched … more >>
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The Cow Pen
Stratford-upon-Avon
Self catering cottage
With original brickwork, oak wood floor and beams and comfortable, modern furnishings, these beautiful properties combine modern practicality with old-world charm and offer pleasant, high-standard … more >>
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Chapel House
Chapel House is an award-winning AA rosette restaurant with 5 star accommodation. Winner of Coventry & Warwickshire Food and Drink 'Best Restaurant' and 'Best Food & Drink Experience' Awards in November 2008. Conveniently located on the A5 within easy reach of the NEC (20 minutes), Motorways: M42, M1, M69, M6 … more >>
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Macdonald Alveston Manor
The Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel and Spa, with its beautiful gardens, is just a short walk from the centre of Stratford and the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Many public areas of the hotel are located in the Manor House, parts of which date back to the 16th century. The attraction of … more >>
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