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Amazing England II

 Warwick Castle:- This castle was built in 11th century by a Norman King called William the Conqueror. The castle is situated in Warwick shire county and is at around distance of 3 miles from Leamington Spa. Before visiting this castle, I had a different idea about this centuries old monument, I was thinking, it would be a monument which will be in the ruins or at least will be very old in appearance, will be isolated except few people, having deep interest in history or architecture. But when I actually visited the castle, I was surprised, the castle was having much more than just being an 'old castle'. There were various entertainment programs and games inside it. The castle was not appearing as an old castle, but a center of entertainment and enjoyment. There were considerable number of children accompanied by their parents. May be I was having the impression of the ancient Indian monuments or castles or ancient sites in my mind and made a mistake, it was English way of presentation to attract the people, and yes it was working, I found huge queue at ticket window.
        Here are few snaps of the castle.

 
  

                               
Inside the castle you can enjoy various programs and games, making your visit memorable.
  

A Caesar's Tower, built in circa 1350 to empower the castle's defenses, the other tower built with Caesar's tower is known as 'Guy's tower'.


Inside the Caesar's tower.






The statues of workers, artisans, soldiers are shown, doing the preparations for a battle and to defend the castle
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                     Feels like hungry?? Lets have a meal together...


Everything is set, now choose your weapon and prepare for battle!!

   A giant Catapult
                                        

 
The mill and engine house in the castle.
                       

Mill garden at the back side of the castle, river Avon is flowing across.
   

Typical scene of English countryside from the top of the castle tower
                                   (In Continuation)
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