What's this episode about?

Local historian, Aaron Manning joined me (Philippa) to talk about the rich history of Warwick Castle and the town of Warwick. We discussed the origins of the castle, its significance in medieval England, and the powerful House of Warwick. Aaron focussed on some notable figures such as Warwick the Kingmaker and the Dudley family, highlighting their influence and legacy. The episode also touches on the upcoming Warwick Words Festival

You can find out more information, and buy tickets for the festival at www.warwickwords.co.uk, you can follow the festival on Instagram and X @ Warwickwords and you can follow Aaron on Instagram as @warwick_historian. You can follow me on Instagram @British_History_Tours

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Chapters

00:00 Exploring Warwick Castle's Rich History

03:51 The Significance of the House of Warwick

07:52 Notable Figures and Events at Warwick Castle

11:48 The Dudley Family and Their Influence

17:59 The Legacy of Robert Dudley

24:04 Warwick Words Festival: A Celebration of History

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