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<p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/johnshortland/">john shortland</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnshortland/55336240043/" title="The Tomb of Richard Beauchamp"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55336240043_10c034c8f7_m.jpg" width="240" height="185" alt="The Tomb of Richard Beauchamp" /></a></p> <p>The Beauchamp Chapel, Warwick<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.johnshortlandwriter.com" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.johnshortlandwriter.com</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26816223@N07/">CityOfDave</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26816223@N07/55330169961/" title="Can You See the Duck?"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55330169961_664f29c327_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Can You See the Duck?" /></a></p> <p>He's on the rock. <br /> <br /> Stream is low. We need rain.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/16749798@N08/">ricsrailpics</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/16749798@N08/4273519775/" title="No.6879 &#039;Overton Grange&#039;. Warwick. 5 October 1963"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/4273519775_747e04b5aa_m.jpg" width="240" height="171" alt="No.6879 &#039;Overton Grange&#039;. Warwick. 5 October 1963" /></a></p> <p>A very wet day on Warwick station<br /> Ilford FP3 film<br /> re-scan of an earlier posting</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/francoisdenormandie/">François-Joseph76</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/francoisdenormandie/55326327327/" title="Éruption du mont Vésuve au clair de lune. - An Eruption of Vesuvius by Moonlight."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55326327327_1055f6905b_m.jpg" width="240" height="131" alt="Éruption du mont Vésuve au clair de lune. - An Eruption of Vesuvius by Moonlight." /></a></p> <p>Réalisée en 1774 par Pierre-Jacques Volaire, cette huile sur toile représente l’une des nombreuses éruptions du Vésuve qui fascinèrent les voyageurs du Grand Tour au XVIIIᵉ siècle. La violence du volcan embrase le paysage tandis que la mer et le clair de lune apportent un étonnant contrepoint de calme. Exposée à Compton Verney lors de l’exposition Naples 1600–1800, l’œuvre illustre toute la fascination exercée par les forces de la nature sur les artistes européens.<br /> Painted in 1774 by Pierre-Jacques Volaire, this oil on canvas depicts one of the many eruptions of Mount Vesuvius that fascinated Grand Tour travellers during the eighteenth century. The violence of the volcano sets the landscape ablaze, while the sea and moonlight provide a striking contrast of calm. Displayed at Compton Verney during the Naples 1600–1800 exhibition, the painting illustrates the enduring fascination of European artists with the forces of nature.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/alecsilva/">Alec Silva</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/alecsilva/55324431326/" title="Stars and Stripes Suspended in the Warwick Sky"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55324431326_5edba1be41_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Stars and Stripes Suspended in the Warwick Sky" /></a></p> <p>The American flag hangs proudly from the iconic arch at historic Rocky Point State Park in Warwick, Rhode Island. Once the gateway to a bustling seaside amusement park, the towering landmark now perfectly frames Old Glory against a brilliant blue summer sky for the 4th of July and America's 250th birthday.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/54358344@N05/">Bob J B</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/54358344@N05/55322427831/" title="P1483425"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55322427831_4b6ec706c8_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="P1483425" /></a></p> <p>DB Cargo &quot;PD Ports&quot; liveried class 66 66109 working a single articulated car carrying set from Warrington Arpley to Didcot on 8th June 2026. Seen between Warwick and Leamington Spa</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/54358344@N05/">Bob J B</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/54358344@N05/55317670919/" title="P1483068"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317670919_de1c1d6393_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="P1483068" /></a></p> <p>GB Railfreight class 66 66713 heading a Tunstead to Banbury aggregates working, Seen between Warwick and Leamington Spa on 4th June 2026.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/54358344@N05/">Bob J B</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/54358344@N05/55317448536/" title="P1483098"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317448536_bdfccfe230_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="P1483098" /></a></p> <p>&quot;Rail 200&quot; liveried GB Railfreight class 66 66710 bringing up the rear of the &quot;Inspiration&quot; exhibition train en-route from the East Somerset Railway, Cranmore to Doncaster Down Decoy. Seen between Leamington Spa and Warwick on 4th June 2026.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/54358344@N05/">Bob J B</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/54358344@N05/55317454921/" title="P1483082"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55317454921_d327713e01_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="P1483082" /></a></p> <p>GB Railfreight class 66 66766 heading the &quot;Inspiration&quot; exhibition train en-route from the East Somerset Railway, Cranmore to Doncaster Down Decoy. Seen between Leamington Spa and Warwick on 4th June 2026.</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26816223@N07/">CityOfDave</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26816223@N07/55300070882/" title="Planets and Stars at Sunset"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300070882_035fb34707_m.jpg" width="240" height="135" alt="Planets and Stars at Sunset" /></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55300537653/" title="Bishop Earth Tater Potato Head"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300537653_e9fed0daf2_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Bishop Earth Tater Potato Head" /></a></p> <p>Apponaug Brewing Company<br /> Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55300537743/" title="Apponaug Brewing Company"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300537743_2b95d87573_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Apponaug Brewing Company" /></a></p> <p>Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55300626114/" title="Apponaug Brewing Company"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300626114_fca2d78e2b_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Apponaug Brewing Company" /></a></p> <p>Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55300794380/" title="Apponaug Brewing Company"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300794380_01e729b060_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Apponaug Brewing Company" /></a></p> <p>Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55299477132/" title="Bishop Earth Tater Potato Head"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55299477132_c9f27cf993_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Bishop Earth Tater Potato Head" /></a></p> <p>Apponaug Brewing Company<br /> Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55299477102/" title="Apponaug Brewing Company"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55299477102_70a1390dc6_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Apponaug Brewing Company" /></a></p> <p>Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55300381341/" title="Water Tower"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300381341_d37f2b307d_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Water Tower" /></a></p> <p>Apponaug Brewing Company<br /> Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/danieljsf/">danieljsf</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/danieljsf/55300381756/" title="Apponaug Brewing Company"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55300381756_87e4fc7d67_m.jpg" width="135" height="240" alt="Apponaug Brewing Company" /></a></p> <p>Warwick, Rhode Island USA<br /> 05.28.26</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/26816223@N07/">CityOfDave</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/26816223@N07/55298179898/" title="Shoppe Cat"><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55298179898_8e82b1f509_m.jpg" width="187" height="240" alt="Shoppe Cat" /></a></p> <p>Close that door!</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/people/144291588@N06/">Scotland by NJC.</a> posted a photo:</p> <p><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/144291588@N06/55295812322/" title="Warwick Castle in its elevated and now wooded location, Warwickshire, England."><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55295812322_2c946b5d04_m.jpg" width="240" height="160" alt="Warwick Castle in its elevated and now wooded location, Warwickshire, England." /></a></p> <p>Commentary.<br /> <br /> <br /> Warwick Castle is a very large, impressive, archetypal English Castle.<br /> It was founded in 1068 by William the Conqueror.<br /> As was often the case the original castle was a wooden construction on a motte or mound.<br /> A stone version followed in the 12th. century.<br /> Most of the present site is post-medieval but is no less impressive for that.<br /> Caesar’s Tower, north-east, and Guy’s Tower, north-west, were added in the mid-14th. century.<br /> Under the Kingship of Richard 111 two gun towers, “Bear” and “Clarence,” were added by the late 15th. century.<br /> In the 16th. century the castle became somewhat neglected. <br /> However, as with many castles by the 17th. century, their role as effective military defences had declined and many, including Warwick, were re-designed and renovated to become grand stately homes for wealthy or entitled owners.<br /> In 1604 King James 1 granted the ruinous Warwick Castle to Sir Fulke Greville.<br /> After being ennobled as Baron Brooke in 1621 he spent £20,000, equivalent to c.£5,000,000 in 2026, to renovate the whole site.<br /> The 2nd. Baron Brooke, Robert Greville, enhanced the defensive specifications in 1642 in preparation for potential attack during the First English Civil War.<br /> Walls were raised, artillery mounds created and cannons added.<br /> Attacks by the Royalists were feeble and failed miserably.<br /> Several times, Royalists were imprisoned in the dungeons.<br /> In the 18th. century even the great landscaper Lancelot “Capability” Brown was commissioned to give the castle a more natural, countrified appearance with trees, shrubs, lawns and sweeping, vegetated banks below the walls.<br /> In the 21st. century Warwick Castle has become a major tourist attraction.<br /> Visitors come from all over the world.<br /> Tens of thousands of students and schoolchildren visit every year as part of their education.<br /> It is now protected as a “scheduled monument” and is rightly a Grade 1 Listed Building.</p>

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