Kenilworth, Castle 1922
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The first castle here is thought to have been built in the 1120s. Edward II was imprisoned here before his murder at Berkeley Castle. John of Gaunt transformed Kenilworth from a Norman fortress to a Gothic palace in the 1390s, and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, favourite of Elizabeth I, further embellished it in the 1560s.
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A Selection of Memories from Kenilworth
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Kenilworth
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I remember a time ...I think 1976,me and my friend visited Kenilworthto meet a beautiful oriental girl i met in my home town of Cleveleys,she was on holiday,I'll never forget walking down Cleveleys promenade in an electrical storm and her hair was standing on end....we made it to Kenilworth but got that drunk on the train that the day was a blur,I cant remember her name but she lived in a chinese takeaway....and get this I remember her phone no....how bizzare 0926 56101.....happy days
Oh how I loved this pool in the late 60's early 70's despite the freezing cold water and the foot bath from the changing rooms. It was the place to be. We walked from home at Malthouse Lane through the Abbey fields down to the pool. Long hot summers spent sun bathing on the roof with friends from school, no parents just freedom and fun. I remember the kiosk which we queued at for ice creams, drinks and ...see more
I live in South Africa now but have memories of learning to swim in this pool in the 60's. Theres a lovely house in the Abbey Fields which my South African husband says we are going to retire to!! My Dad, John Walker, living in New Zealand now, played in Abbey Fields as a child. Kenilworth is one of my favourite places in the World!!
Was amazed to find this photograph! My grandmother's house was the white-walled thatched building in the middle distance. It's called Robsart Cottage, a 15th Century cottage built to house the building foreman supervising additions to nearby Kenilworth Castle. The cottage is named after Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester's wife Amy Robsart who died in mysterious circumstances at nearby Cumnor Hall. Grandma's ...see more
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