Picturing the Past

Warwick was bustling with shops in the 19th century, many of which thrived thanks partly to close connections with the Earls of Warwick Castle. From the well‑known grocers Thacker and Christmas to Alex Wylie the ironmonger, and even local bakers who supplied bread for the Castle’s elephant, the surviving vouchers—or bills of sale—from the Warwick Castle Collection reveal a vivid picture of a lively market town.

Join HCW volunteers Sue Rigby and Sue Lock as they delve into the stories preserved within these fascinating documents. Learn about the Vouchers Project, explore beautifully decorated original vouchers, and uncover the rich tales of the tradespeople who shaped Warwick’s past—many of whom traded recently enough to be remembered today.

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Ticket price: £10 includes tea and coffee.

Image: Exterior of Thacker and Christmas, Warwick, C1809 Courtesy of Warwickshire Museums Photographic Collections on loan from Moore & Tibbits

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