It might be easy to assume that that there were no black or Asian people in Warwickshire’s past. However, researchers have found that there has been a much larger black, Asian and minority ethnic presence in Warwickshire throughout the centuries than previously thought.
1 2 Black Dog inn, Market Hill, Southam.
Historic inn recorded on Fwhite&Co.’s, and Victuallers’ databases. The latter shows it in existence in 1820.
Situated at the south end of Market Hill ...
Historic inn situated at the south end of Market Hill where the main route south divides to the west and east.
1 2 3 Black Horse inn, Saltisford, Warwick.
Historic inn recorded on the Board of Health map of Warwick. Also on F. White and Co.’s and Pigot’s databases. The latter shows ...
Historic inn situated on the north east side of Saltisford, on the corner with Victoria street.
1 2 3 Black horse public house, Long Street, Atherstone.
Historic public house recorded on Pigot’s, F. White and Co.’s, and Victuallers’ databases, the latter shows it in existence in 1806. ...
Historic Black Horse public house situated in Long Street.
1 2 Black Swan public house, High street, Henley in Arden
Historic public house recorded on F White & Co.’s and Victuallers’ databases. The latter shows it in existence in 1806.
Situated ...
Historic public house situated on the east side of the High street at the north end of Henley in Arden.
I could find no sign of a mill at Blackdown in the Domesday book, though it may be quite ancient. Bertie Greatheed writes in his diary for August 12th 1807: ...
1 Archaeological observation revealed evidence for the 20th century smithy that had previously occupied the site in the form of iron slag and building debris. No remains of Medieval ...
Archaeological work uncovered the site of a blacksmiths workshop dating to the Imperial period. It was situated south of the High Street, Broom.
1 The probable extent of the Medieval settlement as deduced from the first edition 6″ map, 35SW 1886.
2 The ridge and furrow is seen to survive all round the village, ...
The possible extent of medieval settlement in Blackwell as indicated on the Ordnance Survey map of 1886 and on aerial photographs.
January can be a difficult time. The third Monday of January has been named ‘Blue Monday’ and is considered one of the most depressing days of the year. Christmas is ...
Early May is the classic time to look for bluebells in ancient woodland. They thrive in Warwickshire, offering a magical spectacle at this time of year. The Visitor Centre in Ryton Pools ...
When Wolston Business Park was developed by Wimpey for housing, an interesting set of buildings was demolished. The main building on the site was originally a large artificial silk factory, ...
1 Bridge over the River Blythe. One of the earliest stone bridges in Warwickshire. Five obtusely pointed arches, probably of C14 date. Arches in two splayed courses.
2 Photographed.
3 Mr Cossins ...
A bridge which has its origins in the Medieval period but was widened in the 20th century. No part of the original bridge remains visible. It is situated on Blythe Road, 1.5km north east of Coleshill.
1 Brick built dovecote with a pyramidal roof. No longer used.
2 Foster dovecote number 24.
A brick-built dovecote used for housing pigeons or doves. It was built during the Post Medieval period and is situated 50m west of Blyth Hall.
1 An estate purchased by William Dugdale. The hall was built, or rebuilt shortly after purchase in 1625. In 1690 the building was refronted and remodelled, the main ...
Blyth Hall, a house that was built during the Post Medieval period, is situated 800m south west of Blyth End.
