2017

SP2865 : Northgate Street unwrapped, Warwick

taken 7 years ago, near to Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Northgate Street unwrapped, Warwick
Northgate Street unwrapped, Warwick
The County Education department, probably reduced in size, has been decanted to offices elsewhere. These Georgian houses have been refurbished as houses. Thanks to John Brightley for the information. Compare Link
The centre of Warwick :: SP2864

Warwick is among the smallest of Britain's county towns. Had it not been for the Great Fire of Warwick in 1694, the centre of the town today might look like Stratford-upon-Avon or Henley-in-Arden with their abundant black-and-white timber-framed buildings. The fire began in a baker's shop (as did the Great Fire of London) and spread rapidly. It caused damage estimated at £90,000 and made 250 families homeless. In the Georgian period the centre of the town was rebuilt in brick and stone; some street lines were altered. Old Square, for example, was laid out to provide a better approach and setting for St Mary's Church. Further changes were brought about by the extension of Warwick Castle gardens.

Much of St Mary's Church had been destroyed in the Great Fire. Completed around 1394 it succeeded a Norman foundation which in all likelihood replaced a Saxon church. After the fire St Mary's was rebuilt in stone quarried from the churchyard although the planned tower, showing early signs of failure, was rebuilt to the west in a harder sandstone from nearby Shrewley. The siting creates a focal point in the views down Northgate Street and up Church Street. The church was completed by 1706, a light and lofty Georgian interpretation of the mediaeval style. The tower at 53 metres high (174 feet) is both a landmark and a fine viewpoint.


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Geographical Context: Lowlands Housing, Dwellings City, Town centre Place: Warwick Primary Subject: Street other tags: Postcode Area CV34 Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Northgate [43] Other Photos: · Former County Offices, Northgate, Warwick · Health Centre site and St Mary's church tower, Warwick ·
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SP2865, 918 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Stott   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 8 April, 2017   (more nearby)
Submitted
Sunday, 5 November, 2017
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 2815 6505 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:16.9726N 1:35.3267W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 2811 6509
View Direction
Southeast (about 135 degrees)
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