The Warwick Society

Our Christmas supper is now full. But if you would like to come it is worth contacting Hilary, as sometimes people drop out and she is running a wait list.  

I am delighted to report that we have arranged the following talk by Adam Busiakiewicz to replace our planned programme for this evening: Tsars, Sultans and Emperors The extraordinary Grand Tour of Lord Brooke, 1801-1803 On 12th July 1801 the twenty-two year old eldest son of the Earl of Warwick embarked on an extraordinary adventure. … More

Tuesday 8th October.  The Restoration of public buildings in Warwick Town Centre. County Councillor John Holland gives a personal perspective on the county council estate in the town, Venue: Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, Warwick; time 7.30 pm. Admission free, all welcome.

SPECIAL MEETING No.2: There is a second meeting as the last one was over subscribed! Tuesday 17th September 2019 Lord Leycester Hospital at 7.30 The proposed redevelopment of the King’s High School site The proposed redevelopment of the King’s High School site is, for Warwick’s historic area, on a bigger scale than any since Market … More Proposed Development of the King’s High School Site

Public Meeting Tuesday 10th September at the Lord Leycester Hospital 7.30 to 9.30 The proposed redevelopment of the King’s High School site is, for Warwick’s historic area, on a bigger scale than any since Market Street and Westgate House (where M&S and Boots shops are) were rebuilt in the 1960s. The proposal would, if approved, … More The King’s High School Site

The next meeting is the Gardens Evening on Friday 14th June. It will start from the Unitarian Chapel on Warwick High Street following the AGM. Further details_ including how to apply for tickets will be available shortly.

‘Chandler’s Leap’: Chris Pitt is a freelance journalist and horseracing historian and is the author of four books on the history or racecourses. He will talk to us about the history of horseracing in Warwick, the subject of his latest book. Copies will be available to buy — in advance of publication the following day! This meeting … More Warwick’s 300-Year Horseracing History Tuesday 21st May Lord Leycester Hospital

Christine Hodgetts will talk about the gardens created by Fulke Greville and his neighbours in the early seventeenth century. Tuesday 12th March at the Lord Leycester Hospital 7.30 Admission free. all Welcome  

 We look forward to welcoming you to the Lord Leycester Hospital this evening for the Annual Christmas Supper. Entry by ticket only. We are gathering at 7.00pm.  The newsletter recently circulated contains errors in the dates of meetings early next year. James Mackay says, ‘I am very sorry that, inexplicably, I confused years, weeks and … More Christmas Supper

This will be held on Monday 18th September 2017 at the Lord Leycester Hospital. Following the Annual General Meeting, a short address will be given by Matt Western MP on his early reflections on representing the two towns of Warwick and Leamington, on the character of each and on the interdependence between them. This will … More The AGM of the Warwick Society