Warwickshire, Administrative division in Central England.
Warwickshire is a county in central England that includes several towns and extensive rural areas. The county stretches between the Birmingham conurbation and the eastern plains, linking rolling hills with broad river valleys.
The county emerged in the early Middle Ages as an administrative unit under Anglo-Saxon rule. Later, it was shaped by Norman fortifications and the rise of local noble families.
The Royal Shakespeare Company performs throughout the year in Stratford-upon-Avon, maintaining the theatrical legacy within purpose-built venues.
Visitors can reach the county by car or public transport, with regular train services connecting several towns. Walking trails and minor roads provide access to rural areas between settlements.
The area around Edgehill was the site of the first major battle in the 17th-century English Civil War. Today, memorial markers and footpaths recall the events across the open fields.
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