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Warwick England has many diverse scenic elements and landmarks. Many are naturally created and many others are man made. The region also has an intriguing history, as does all of England the United Kingdom. Tourists often visit the area and stay in a Warwick hotel to visit the diverse historic landmarks. One of the most famous and also visually stunning is the Warwick Castle, which is located in Warwickshire. The castle dates back to Medieval England and is believed to have been built around 1068. It is an amazing structure that has served many functions and seen many owners. In 1978 it was purchased by The Tussauds Group and was turned into a tourist center.

The castle was built by William the Conqueror and from 1088 its traditional owner was the Earl of Warwick. In 1153 the castle was taken by Henry of Anjou, who would later become King Henry II. Throughout the centuries it has been used for many purposes. It has been the holding place for war prisoners and was even used to imprison King Edward IV. One of the more prominent groups of battle prisoners were the ones captured during the Battle of Poitiers in the thirteen hundreds.

William the Conqueror was the king of England from 1066 until his death in 1087. He was officially titled William I and came to the throne after having been the Duke of Normandy. He was also sometimes referred to as William II due to his position as having been the second Duke of Normandy. In addition, he was believed to have been born illegitimately and was sometimes referred to as William the Bastard. His reign was an important and impactful one and he brought many changes to the country and its future. Two of the most acknowledged aspects of his reign were the bringing in of French Norman culture and changes in the English language.

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