ON THE BANKS OF THE AVON.— Warwick Castle, on the banks of the River Avon in the ancient country town of Warwick, has been for centuries the home of the Earls of Warwick. Simon de Montfort captured the castle during the struggle with Henry III., and Piers Gaveston, the favourite of Edward II. was tried in the great hall in 1312. The residential portion of the castle lies in one block and has been frequently added to and restored. A number of English sovereigns have been visitors to the castle.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21186, 5 November 1938, Page 9
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90ON THE BANKS OF THE AVON.—Warwick Castle, on the banks of the River Avon in the ancient country town of Warwick, has been for centuries the home of the Earls of Warwick. Simon de Montfort captured the castle during the struggle with Henry III., and Piers Gaveston, the favourite of Edward II. was tried in the great hall in 1312. The residential portion of the castle lies in one block and has been frequently added to and restored. A number of English sovereigns have been visitors to the castle. Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21186, 5 November 1938, Page 9
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