Picturing the Past: The Decorative Vouchers of Warwick Castle
Schedule
Mon, 29 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Market Hall Museum, CV34 4SA Warwick, United Kingdom | Warwick, EN
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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.
Wheelchair accessible
£12 + booking fee includes tea and coffee. Book at www.warwickshire.gov.uk/heritageboxoffice
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