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The Runaway Tram model in the Information Centre
May 2, 2021
A beautiful scale model of part of the old tramway linking Warwick and Leamington has been donated... more»
The Quiz for May – Film and TV
May 1, 2021
Happy Mayday everyone. Here is the ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ for this month, compiled... more»
Court House Tours to Return in May
April 25, 2021
The popular Court House Tours organised by ‘Unlocking Warwick’ will return next month... more»
Unlocking Warwick Info in the Redesigned Visitor Centre
April 22, 2021
The Visitor Information Centre in the Court House, recently refurbished to provide more space, now... more»
Mayor Declares Warwick Open Again!
April 15, 2021
On April 12th, the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr. Terry Morris, cut a ribbon at the entrance to the... more»
New-look Visitor Centre set to reopen
April 9, 2021
The Visitor Information Centre in the Court House is being redesigned to give visitors more space... more»
April Quiz Results
April 8, 2021
Here are the answers to the April edition of the ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ set by... more»
Do you know your Geography?
April 1, 2021
April’s ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ set by Helen Fellows tests you knowledge of... more»
What’s On and Easing the Lockdown
March 31, 2021
Our What’s On in Warwick (and What’s Not) has been updated for April onwards, and has... more»
March Quiz Winner
March 8, 2021
Our March ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ with questions on science and nature produced some... more»
Test your knowledge of Science and Nature
March 1, 2021
Here is the ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for March. Quizmistress Helen Fellows has chosen... more»
Music Quiz Answers
February 8, 2021
Thank you to all those who took part in February’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’. It... more»
Fab Feb Quiz
February 1, 2021
This month’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ compiled by Helen Fellows has a music... more»
Do You Know Warwick?
January 20, 2021
Unlocking Warwick’s occasional series of mystery photographs posted on our Facebook page is... more»
January Quiz Answers
January 8, 2021
Here are the answers to Unlocking Warwick’s monthly ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’, devised by... more»
Our New Year Quiz
January 1, 2021
Here is Unlocking Warwick’s monthly ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’, devised by Helen... more»
My Myton Launched
December 17, 2020
While our social activities are on hold because of the pandemic, some members of Unlocking Warwick... more»
December Quiz Answers
December 8, 2020
The cracker of the Christmas Quiz devised by Helen Fellows proved popular. We imagine if you... more»
Your Christmas Quiz
December 1, 2020
The ‘Not in the Ballroom Quiz’ for December has a Christmas theme – of course.... more»
What’s On and the New Rules
November 30, 2020
Our What’s On in Warwick (and What’s Not) has been updated for December onwards, with a... more»
Sport Quiz Answers
November 8, 2020
The theme of our November edition of the ‘Not in the Ballroom’ Quiz was Sport –... more»
November Quiz
November 1, 2020
Here’s the Unlocking Warwick ‘Not In The Ballroom’ Quiz for November to keep your... more»
Happy Retirement to Chris Boot
October 27, 2020
A familiar face in the Visitor Information Centre, Christine Boot, had a warm but distanced... more»
The Court House in Your Pocket
October 13, 2020
New Virtual Tour of Warwick Court House
From this week, visitors to Warwick and local residents... more»
October Quiz Answers
October 9, 2020
Here come the answers to October’s ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ set by Helen... more»
October Quiz – Geography!
October 1, 2020
How good is your knowledge of ‘Joggers’? Geography is the theme of this month’s,... more»
Local Hero’s Medals Presented 80 Years On
September 28, 2020
“It is absolutely wonderful to have some recognition for my father’s brave sacrifice during... more»
The Great Fire Walk
September 17, 2020
The Great Fire Walk organised for this year’s Heritage Open Days on September 11th was a... more»
The links between the town and HMS Herald revealed
September 15, 2020
Warwick’s links with HMS Herald
The Ocean Survey Ship, The Herald, served with the Royal Navy... more»
September Quiz Answers
September 6, 2020
This month’s Not In The Ballroom Quiz set by Helen Fellows was twenty tantalising trivia... more»
“Really interesting” Court House Tour
September 5, 2020
Guests who joined our socially-distanced Court House Tour on September 5th said it was... more»
Court House Tour Sept 5th
September 3, 2020
This Saturday, September 5th, why not join Unlocking Warwick’s free Court House Tour from... more»
Autumn Newsletter
September 1, 2020
Here is a link to Unlocking Warwick’s Autumn newsletter, summarising recent activities... more»
Twenty Trivia Teasers
September 1, 2020
Here is the ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for September, devised by Helen Fellows. This... more»
VJ Day – Warwick Soldiers Remembered
August 16, 2020
August 15th was the 75th Anniversary of VJ Day – officially marked the surrender of Japan and... more»
August Quiz Winners Revealed
August 8, 2020
With Unlocking Warwick’s monthly social “In The Ballroom” suspended because of... more»
Food and Drink Quiz
August 1, 2020
The August ‘Not in the Ballroom’ Quiz devised by Helen Fellows is about Food and Drink.... more»
First Distanced Tour
July 18, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s Court House Tours resumed on Saturday 18th July with social distancing in... more»
July Quiz Answers
July 8, 2020
Did you try the Not In The Ballroom Quiz for July? Twenty general knowledge questions set by... more»
Court House Tours to Return
July 3, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s free Court House Tours are set to resume as the lockdown measures are... more»
More coverage in The Courier
July 3, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s War Memorial Project has received prominent coverage in the Warwick... more»
Test Your General Knowledge
July 1, 2020
The ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for July, devised by Helen Fellows, has 20 general... more»
What’s Happening and What’s Not
June 30, 2020
The July onwards edition of our ‘What’s On in Warwick’ has just been posted. The... more»
Excellent Response to War Memorial Appeal
June 29, 2020
There has been a heartening response to Unlocking Warwick’s appeal to the public for pictures... more»
Visitor Centre Opens 4th July
June 24, 2020
Warwick’s Visitor Information Centre will reopen on Saturday 4th July, with staff ready to... more»
Visitor Information Centre Getting Ready
June 9, 2020
Warwick’s Visitor Information Centre in the Jury Street Court House remains closed with staff... more»
The Men of the Yeomanry in the Courier
June 6, 2020
The Warwick Courier has been partnering our project to find the stories behind the WW2 names on... more»
June Quiz – The Answers
June 6, 2020
The Not-in-the-Ballroom Quiz for June devised by Helen Fellows had British History as its theme. ... more»
The June Not-in-the-Ballroom Quiz
June 1, 2020
With our monthly socials at the Court House ‘In The Ballroom’ suspended, Helen Fellows... more»
Our Summer Newsletter
May 25, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s Quarterly Newsletter has just been issued, reflecting on activities... more»
A Socially Distanced Market
May 24, 2020
The Saturday Market in Warwick reopened on May 23rd, but in a very different form, in order to keep... more»
More WW2 Stories in the Courier
May 24, 2020
Since the Warwick Courier prominently covered the launch of our appeal on the 75th anniversary of ... more»
Warwick Market opening for food May 23rd
May 20, 2020
The traditional Saturday Market in Warwick, suspended during the Coronavirus lockdown, is to reopen... more»
And the Winner is…
May 13, 2020
The ‘Not In The Ballroom Quiz’ for May devised by Helen Fellows was about birds. And it... more»
Memories of Warwick during WW2 – a Scallywag Schoolboy’s Tale
May 12, 2020
As part of our Warwick War Memorial Project to find the stories behind the names of all those... more»
Quiz for May – The Answers
May 9, 2020
Here are the answers to Helen Fellows’ quiz for May. (Unlocking Warwick’s monthly... more»
Extensive Coverage in The Courier
May 8, 2020
On the 75th anniversary of VE-Day, the Warwick Courier gave prominent coverage to the relaunch of... more»
War Memorial Website Relaunched for VE Day with a public appeal
May 7, 2020
On the 75th Anniversary of VE Day – Unlocking Warwick is relaunching its special website... more»
A Quiz for May
May 2, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s monthly socials “In The Ballroom” usually feature a quiz... more»
Market Day!
April 11, 2020
This latest picture of Locked Down Warwick was taken by Jenny Worrall on her way to Boots at 10am... more»
More old pix of the Market Place
April 9, 2020
The pictures of the fountain in the Market Place posted yesterday, with questions about when it was... more»
Pictures of the Fountain in the Market Place
April 8, 2020
A friend of Paula Fletcher, one of our volunteers, unearthed this great panoramic view of the... more»
Locked Down Warwick – The Jetty
April 8, 2020
Here is another picture of Warwick during the lockdown, and the same scene in a 1955 photograph.... more»
Spring Quiz Answers
April 7, 2020
As promised, here are the answers to Helen’s Spring Quiz posted here on April 1st. How well... more»
More pictures of Locked-down Warwick
April 3, 2020
Warwick remains strangely quiet as the Covid-19 ‘lockdown’ continues. Here are a couple... more»
A Spring Quiz to keep you occupied
April 1, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s monthly social at the Court House/Town Hall ‘In the ballroom’... more»
Your Pictures of Locked Warwick
April 1, 2020
Rush hour in Warwick! These pictures were sent in by Jenny Worrall and were taken at about 8.30am... more»
Warwick Following the Rules
April 1, 2020
Ten days into the ‘lockdown’ restrictions, the food shops in Warwick are operating... more»
Locked Warwick in Pictures
March 30, 2020
Have you ever seen Warwick so quiet? Local people are respecting the Covid-19 instructions and... more»
What’s On What’s Cancelled updated
March 23, 2020
Unlocking Warwick’s ‘What’s in Warwick’ list is being updated almost daily... more»
All Unlocking Warwick Events Called Off
March 17, 2020
Regretfully The Town Council’s volunteers have had to call off their community events for the... more»
March 24th Tea/Dance cancelled
March 12, 2020
This month’s session of our Tea and Dance Lessons at the Court House, scheduled for Tuesday... more»
‘In The Ballroom’ in April called off
March 11, 2020
With the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rapidly getting worse, it has been decided to call off the... more»
Origins of our Surnames
March 11, 2020
It was a full house for the March edition of “In The Ballroom” on 11th, when... more»
What’s in a Name? March 11th
March 8, 2020
Do you know where your surname comes from? Some have obvious origins; others are more obscure.
This... more»
Spring Newsletter
March 4, 2020
Here is a link to Unlocking Warwick’s Spring Newsletter, reporting on recent activities and... more»
The Jazz Age – Tickets on Sale
March 3, 2020
Tickets have now gone on sale for Unlocking Warwick’s 1920s Experience 2020 – The Jazz... more»
Bye Bye Berkeley
February 29, 2020
There was a splendid send-off in the Court House ballroom for Berkeley Williams, who decided to... more»
What’s On – March update
February 29, 2020
The What’s On in Warwick compiled by Unlocking Warwick has been updated for March onwards,... more»
Latin Warmth on a Cold Day
February 25, 2020
There were squalls of sleet and hail on Tuesday 25th February, but the weather didn’t put off... more»
The Sound of Music in the Ballroom
February 12, 2020
On February 12th the monthly social gathering ‘In The Ballroom’ at the Jury Street... more»
Sunday Opening
February 12, 2020
The Visitor Information Centre in the Jury Street Court House is normally closed on Sundays in the... more»
Songs from the Musicals on 12th Feb
February 9, 2020
Consider yourself one of the family on Wednesday 12th February, and come along to an afternoon of... more»
What’s On in Warwick – Feb Update
January 30, 2020
The latest edition of “What’s On in Warwick – at a Glance” is now on this... more»
Waltz, Foxtrot, Tea and Cake
January 28, 2020
The first Tea and Dance Lessons of the twenty-twenties took place in the Court House on January... more»
Dancing Lessons 28th January
January 25, 2020
How about trying a bit of ballroom dancing under the tuition of a professional instructor, then... more»
The Court House Story – and more
January 16, 2020
The first edition of ‘In The Ballroom’ for 2020 on 15th January featured a talk by the... more»
What’s On in Warwick early in 2020
December 31, 2019
Our calendar of events for residents and visitors to Warwick has been issued for the first 3 months... more»
Visit by Tourism Students
December 19, 2019
On December 19th, Students from the Streetly Academy in Sutton Coldfield spent the day in Warwick... more»
A Festive Afternoon in the Ballroom
December 18, 2019
The last ‘In The Ballroom’ social gathering of 2019 on 18th December was the... more»
A Merry Musical Christmas on 18th Dec
December 16, 2019
Singalong with your favourite carols on Wednesday 18th December when the Singwell Community Choir... more»
A “Wonderful” Evening – Pictures of the Ball
December 8, 2019
The guests who came to the Warwick Christmas Regency Ball on December 7th were full of praise for... more»
Ready for the Ball
December 6, 2019
Unlocking Warwick volunteers have decorated the Court House in Jury Street with greenery in time... more»
A Christmas Flavour to the Dance Lessons
December 3, 2019
On December 3rd, at the last Tea and Dance Lessons session of 2019, the professional dance teacher... more»
Winter Newsletter
December 2, 2019
Here’s a link to our quarterly newsletter, summarising recent activities and looking ahead to... more»
Tree Festival and Victorian Evening
November 29, 2019
On 28th November, during Warwick’s famous Victorian Evening, the Christmas Tree Festival at... more»
What’s On over Christmas and New Year?
November 29, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s three month lookahead at event in the town for residents and visitors has... more»
Ready for the Christmas Tree Festival
November 27, 2019
Unlocking Warwick’s tree at St. Mary’s Church is all ready for the Christmas Tree... more»
Ballroom Packed for Graham’s Pictures
November 13, 2019
The Court House Ballroom was packed to capacity on 13th November for an illustrated talk about... more»