The West Gate, Chapel and Lord Leycester's Hospital, Warwick.

            (Just playing around with a few filters as this wasn't as good an image as some others I've taken under better conditions.)

A wonderful and evocative building, it survived the Great Fire of Warwick of 1694 that destroyed most of the town which went on to be rebuilt in the Georgian style. 
The reason for its survival is that the fire started not far from where I'm stood, but burnt eastwards, away from it, fueled by a strong wind.

The Lord Leycester Hospital (often known simply as the Lord Leycester) is one of the best preserved examples of medieval courtyard architecture in England and is a charity supporting ex-servicemen. It is located next to the West Gate, on High Street. The Hospital is a prominent and internationally famous feature of Warwick. For almost 900 years buildings have been erected and civic activity has taken place on the site, starting with the chapel built in 1126. The site was donated by the 12th Earl of Warwick in the 14th century to the United Guild of the Holy Trinity and St George. The Guild Hall, Great Hall and Master's House were constructed in the late 15th century. Over the centuries, the ancient buildings and 500 year old gardens have been admired by many famous visitors such as Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, by Kings and Queens, such as King George V and the Queen Mother and ordinary travellers from around the world.

Taken in: UK / England / Warwick District / Warwick (show map)

Taken on: July 25, 2025

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Camera:	RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. PENTAX K-70
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Focal Length:	28mm (35mm equivalent: 42mm)
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Flash:	Off, Did not fire
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