Discover more about Warwick

Now they can gain a greater insight into these and other gardens and buildings in Warwick by picking up a copy of a local historian’s latest book.

Historic Houses and Gardens of Warwick, written by Christine Cluley and Jennifer Mier, co-founder of the Warwickshire Garden Trust, focuses on ten gardens and their houses, as well as some other memorable structures in the town, including Oakens House, the Old Shire Hall and the collegiate church of St Mary’s.

Christine, who has written three books focusing on Warwick’s history during the past 12 years, said: “Warwick is a very beautiful town because there is so much history in a small area that’s very walkable and charming.

“Yet the town centre is also lively and modern, with its cafes and restaurants.”

Although Christine, who also works as a gallery interpreter at Compton Verney art gallery, now lives in Gloucestershire, she has spent most of her life living in Warwickshire.

She said: “Warwick has such an ancient history, but there are also touches of the Medieval and Tudor about it. That’s its charm.”

The book, priced £14.99, is illustrated by Dick Cluley and Jennifer Mier, with submitted pictures from Warwickshire County Record Office and Warwick Racecourse.

It is available at Warwick Books in Market Place, St Mary’s church shop, at the Lord Leycester Hospital shop and online at the Amazon website and it there are also copies available to loan at Warwick library. People can also request copies from Christine by emailing [email protected]