10 Signs You Grew Up In Warwick And Absolutely Loved It
Every town in England has its own unique places that you will only know if you grew up there, here are 10 signs that you grew up in the small town of Warwick, Warwickshire. Check out these signs you grew up in Warwick!
1. Shopping In The Town Centre
Shopping, using the term lightly is a difficultiy in Warwick. Influxed by charity shops and coffee shops, growing up in Warwick often meant you had to take a trip into the surrounding towns to find some of the major shops. Taking guests here would often result in them saying ‘Where’s the rest of the shops?’ and you would have to explain that this is everything! However, this makes Warwick unique and small, and we wouldn’t change it!
2. Summer Rowing in St Nicholas’ Park
As soon as summer begins everyone starts rowing on the river! You would rent a rowing boat or a dragon boat and head down to get some of the best views of Warwick Castle. This often causes arguments on who is crashing into the riverbanks or heading down the weir! You would always be after the pink flamingo boat as well during peak summer. Check out these signs you grew up in Warwick!
3. University Students Asking You Where?
Being from Warwick often brings the question of where? While at University or abroad most people have not heard about our town, and you have to relate it saying it’s ‘near Stratford’ or, ‘Have you heard of Warwick Castle?’! Only to have them agree and say ‘Is it anywhere near Warwick University?’
4. You Have To Compare your Fish n Chips to Warwick
Being from the Midlands we often have the best of everything, the best locations to have day trips and the best weather. But we also have the best fish n chips! Whether this be from the Chip Shed along West Street, who even do fried halloumi, or St John’s Fish Bar. The best fish n chips definitely a sign that you grew up in Warwick.
5. Some of The Prettiest Locations For Pictures
One sign you grew up in Warwick is that you were constantly taking pictures of the scenery or buildings. From the Warwick Racecourse to Warwick Castle, some of the best pictures are in the snow or when the flowers are blooming in Summer. We are constantly surrounded by gorgeous buildings and architecture, and everything is covered in history!
6. We Have The Best Festivals In The Square
Growing up in Warwick you were used to the frequent markets, food festivals and the yearly Folk Festival as well. It seems as thought the whole of Warwick’s population comes out for these events and they are always so busy and full of life! If you grew up in Warwick you will be used to the fresh produce in the Town Square on a Saturday, where you can get some of the best bacon sandwiches and fresh cakes! The Folk Festival is one of the best in the Country as well, full of music, drinks and some of the best entertainment in Warwickshire! Check out these signs you grew up in Warwick!
7. We Are In The Best Location To Find Things To Do
Being in Warwick means that you are local to some of the best entertainment in England! Having Stratford so close, you are able to go and see RSC performances, and also see some of the smaller theatre groups such as Tread the Boards and The Bear Pit productions! Being so central it also means we have places such as Burton Dassett and Charlecote Park right on our doorsteps, some of the best places to watch the stars and have picnics. One of the best parts about growing up in Warwick meant that you were never bored with such great entertainment at your doorstep. Check out these signs you grew up in Warwick!
8. Everybody Knows Everybody
Living and growing up in Warwick probably means that your friends grandparents also went to school with their grandparents. In Warwick everyone knows eachother and most of the time has some connection with someone they would meet on the street. This gives Warwick such a nice familial spirit and makes it a much happier place! Check out these signs you grew up in Warwick!
9. Where’s Your Accent?
Meeting someone that isn’t from Warwick they will probably ask where you’re from because you just sound ‘posh’. Some of us have a hint of Brummie, or some from Coventry. Unless you have inherented your parent’s accent, the truth is when you go to University or move out of Warwick, you always get the question of ‘what accent have you got?’. Check out these signs you grew up in Warwick!
10. You Always Want To Come Back
No matter how far you move away from Warwick you will always compare architecture, scenery and life to that of living in Warwick. We are spoilt with how pretty the town is, and you will always want to come back to see if anything has changed or just to remember how it looked when you grew up in Warwick.
Which of these signs you grew up in Warwick do you relate to? Let us know below.
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