The mill was probably built in the eighteenth century, but on the site of earlier mills. A mill at Hampton Lucy is even mentioned in the Doomsday Book (compiled 1086). It was then valued at 6s.8d.
Little is known of the mills and their millers ov ...
Superb Tudor house and landscaped deer park. The home of the Lucy family for over 700 years, the mellow brickwork and great chimneys of Charlecote seem to sum up the very essence of Tudor England. There are strong associations with both Queen Elizabe ...
These recently restored Victorian hedged gardens with brick summerhouses overlooking Warwick racecourse were used as a retreat by traders in the town. They offer all year round interest with Spring bulbs and blossom, fine herbaceous borders and unusu ...
This magnificent range of 14th and 15th Century half-timbered buildings was adapted into almshouses by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, in 1571. Never a medical establishment, the Hospital still provides homes for ex-Servicemen and their wives. Th ...
Bursting to the towers with action and adventure including the world's biggest siege machine, thrilling jousting tournaments, breathtaking birds of prey, daredevil knights and an entire castle-ful of colourful characters, Warwick Castle guarantees a ...
The headquarters of the Warwickshire Museum Service is housed in the 17th century market hall. It is one of the few buildings in the centre of Warwick that survived the disastrous fire that swept through the town in 1694. Displays of Geology, Biology ...
The Warwickshire Yeomanry Museum is a wonderful free museum run by volunteers in Warwick town centre. Historic items on display include photographs, medals, weapons, uniforms and more.
Browse the archive room to read diaries and photographs of Off ...
The current mill at Wellesbourne is the last of a long line of mills on the river Dene, dating back before the Doomsday. There were 3 mills in the manor of Walton in 1086, including the present one.
Little is known of the mills early history but F ...