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Latest News: 'Warwick Pub relaunched as 'The Guy of Warwick Pub and Kitchen'.............

The former Gold Cup Inn and Jambavan Restaurant in Castle Street Warwick has been officially renamed as 'The Guy of Warwick Pub and Kitchen', in recognition of the historic Towns own legendary hero.

The relaunch is the result of a collaboration with The Guy of Warwick Society. The launch itself on March 20th, featured a visit from Guy himself on horseback!, thanks to the Knights of Middle England and Warwick Castle.

Peter Knell, secretary at the Guy of Warwick Society, said: “The Guy of Warwick Pub and Kitchen is a tribute to our town’s rich heritage, offering a unique experience where history and culinary excellence converge

Guy of Warwick-Life of a Legend

GUY OF WARWICK SOCIETY HOSTED AN  EXHIBITION AT WARWICK VISITOR CENTRE

November and December saw the 'Guy of Warwick-Life of a Legend', an exhibition created by the Guy of Warwick Society receive many visitors at the Warwick Visitor Centre.  Dedicated to the Life and Legend of Guy of Warwick, topics depicted in the exhibition included, Guy in Literature, Guy's relics and his travels.

The exhibition was hosted by Warwick Town Council and the Warwick Visitor Information Centre within The Court House, Jury Street Warwick and will run for over six weeks.

The official opening was carried out by the Mayor of Warwick, Councillor Oliver Jacques. Entry to the exhibition was Free. Warwick  Visitor Centre is open 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Friday and 10am-4.30pm Saturday. Sunday opening times are 10am-4pm.

Why not try the 'Guy of Warwick Trail' this weekend.

The Guy of Warwick Society has launched a 'Guy of Warwick Trail'.    Nine numbered posters can be found in the windows of shops and businesses in the Town. There is a QR code on each poster, if you scan these then Guy will tell you about his life and adventures. Visit each one in turn and write down the information requested or solve a puzzle, then download a free augmented reality App to join in an adventure. 
 
You will need the information you have collected to progress through the adventure and to help Guy  save his friends Tirri and Heraud from the clutches of the wicked Count Otto.
In order to download the adventure you will need to pick up a 'Guy of Warwick Trail' leaflet from the Tourist information Centre in the Court House, Jury Street or download and print off a PDF copy of the guide by clicking the button below.
 
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Understanding Guy's Cliffe and Guys Cave. A talk by Edmund Simons FSA.

On Saturday 17th of December The Guy of Warwick Society hosted a unique opportunity to hear from the Leader of 'The Rock-Cut Building Project', Edmund Simons FSA. His talk focused on the potential for understanding Guy's Cliffe as well as exploring other, comparable sites elsewhere. The event took place in the intimate surroundings of the St Mary Magdalene chapel at Guy's Cliffe, with the huge carved statue of Guy of Warwick watching on.

Rock-cut structures are found throughout the UK, but their highest concentrations are in the soft Permian and Triassic sandstones of the English Midlands.
The Rock-Cut Buildings Project aims, for the first time, to quantify and record these structures, to create typologies and methodologies for understanding them and to develop areas for future research. The project has included collaboration with literary historians, archaeologists, geologists, conservation specialists and others. It is a work in progress, a first attempt to try and understand cave dwelling in the Midlands, its nature, origin, extent, and significance.

Edmund is an Associate Professor at the Cultural Heritage Institute and has worked on similar sites in the UK and from as far afield as Greece and Jordan to the Ascension Islands and South Georgia. 

The audience were fascinated by Ed's presentation, which was followed by questions from the audience. The proceeds from the evenings event, over £290, were donated to 'Bring Back Guy's Cliffe', a charitable group of volunteers dedicated to help in the restoration works of Guy's Cliffe House.
A thank you to Lottery Players
The Guy of Warwick Society would like to thank all lottery players and especially the Heritage Lottery fund for the 'Sharing Heritage Grant' which enabled us both to produce 'Guy of Warwick- Sword of the Saxons' and the exhibition 'Guy of Warwick-Life of a Legend'.
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