Warwick

Warwick is a name that can refer to several places and institutions. The most common reference is Warwick, a market town in Warwickshire, England, located on the River Avon. The town is the administrative center of the Warwick district and features a well-preserved medieval core. A major landmark is Warwick Castle, a fortified residence dating back to the Norman era that has served as a fortress, prison, and family seat. The town also contains historic timber-framed buildings, the Collegiate Church of St Mary, and a traditional market square.

The University of Warwick is a major research university established in 1965 on the boundary of Coventry and Warwickshire, known for programs across science, engineering, humanities, and business, including the Warwick Business School. The Warwick School, founded in the medieval era, is one of England’s oldest schools.

In the United States, Warwick refers to several places, notably Warwick, Rhode Island, a city in Providence County that hosts T.F. Green Airport and coastal neighborhoods, and Warwick, New York, a town in Orange County with a historic village centre. The name also appears as a surname and in historic English peerages, such as the title Earl of Warwick.