2020

SP2865 : Remodelled junction of Northgate, Northgate Street and Barrack Street, Warwick

taken 4 years ago, near to Warwick, Warwickshire, England

Remodelled junction of Northgate, Northgate Street and Barrack Street, Warwick
Remodelled junction of Northgate, Northgate Street and Barrack Street, Warwick
Traffic from Barrack Street, foreground, could previously also turn left to a mini-roundabout in the midst of busy traffic. Pedestrians had to be alert and nimble to cross Northgate – a necessity for County Council staff walking from car park to office. In the background is Northgate House, left, and the medical centre going up on the former site of Warwick police station. On the right are the former court administration offices, now flats SP2865 : Former County Offices, Northgate, Warwick.
The centre of Warwick :: SP2864

Warwick is among the smallest of Britain's county towns. Had it not been for the Great Fire of Warwick in 1694, the centre of the town today might look like Stratford-upon-Avon or Henley-in-Arden with their abundant black-and-white timber-framed buildings. The fire began in a baker's shop (as did the Great Fire of London) and spread rapidly. It caused damage estimated at £90,000 and made 250 families homeless. In the Georgian period the centre of the town was rebuilt in brick and stone; some street lines were altered. Old Square, for example, was laid out to provide a better approach and setting for St Mary's Church. Further changes were brought about by the extension of Warwick Castle gardens.

Much of St Mary's Church had been destroyed in the Great Fire. Completed around 1394 it succeeded a Norman foundation which in all likelihood replaced a Saxon church. After the fire St Mary's was rebuilt in stone quarried from the churchyard although the planned tower, showing early signs of failure, was rebuilt to the west in a harder sandstone from nearby Shrewley. The siting creates a focal point in the views down Northgate Street and up Church Street. The church was completed by 1706, a light and lofty Georgian interpretation of the mediaeval style. The tower at 53 metres high (174 feet) is both a landmark and a fine viewpoint.


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Geographical Context: Lowlands Roads, Road transport City, Town centre Postcode District: CV34 Place: Warwick other tags: Mixed Use Road Junction Landscaping Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SP2865, 918 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Stott   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Wednesday, 29 July, 2020   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 27 March, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 2812 6512 [10m precision]
WGS84: 52:17.0104N 1:35.3528W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SP 2811 6510
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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