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Here are our top picks this week:

1. Enjoy a talk on 'Lord Brooke, Warwick Castle and the English Civil War' by Ann Hughes

Robert Greville, 2nd Lord Brooke, was the adopted heir of the first lord, the poet and courtier Fulke Greville. He was nonetheless a determined opponent of Charles I, and a significant popular parliamentarian leader until his premature death (aged 35) from a freak shot fired from the spire of Lichfield Cathedral in May 1643.

The first half of this talk discusses Brooke's distinctive position as a religious radical and intellectual, and assesses his importance in rallying support for the parliament in Warwickshire and in the city of London.

The second half will focus on the impact of civil war and Brooke's premature death on the Castle itself, transformed from an aristocratic home into a military garrison, and on some members of the idiosyncratic household Brooke had gathered around him. Many of Brooke's servants and officials served the parliament, developing contrasting and independent positions and opinions. Examples will range from the gardener George Medley, and cook Constantine Heath, to the chaplains, secretaries and lawyers, including John Sadler, John Bryan, and Joseph Hawksworth, and the extended Bridges family from Alcester, whose fortunes were made in service of the Grevilles and the parliament.

The talk will take place today (Thursday 15 January) from 6pm to 8pm.

Doors open at 5:45pm.

Tickets cost £30.00 and include the presentation, a light supper (see website for menu) and a drink.

More information can be found here.

Enjoy a talk on 'Lord Brooke, Warwick Castle and the English Civil War' by Ann Hughes (image supplied)

3. Live music at The Warwick Arms Hotel.

Enjoy live music this Saturday (17 January) at the Warwick Arms Hotel.

Kick off the New Year with an incredible evening of live music from Jake Rees.

The evening will take place from 6pm to 9pm.

More information can be found here.

Enjoy live music this Saturday (17 January) at The Warwick Arms Hotel (image supplied)

3. Royal String Quartet comes to Warwickshire

Nearby in Leamington, after 25 years of joint music-making, 20 internationally acclaimed records, being six-time nominees and twice winners of the 'Fryderyk' award, and concerts given on all continents and a loyal audience, the Royal String Quartet from Poland is coming to Leamington.

The show will take place on Friday 16 January.

Witnessing their exuberance, artistic ingenuity, penchant for exploration, and openness to new challenges, it is hard to believe they have been performing together for so many years. In the quartet's interpretations critics find a multitude of "vivid textures and colours, supported by the insightful knowledge of the musical construction" (BBC Music Magazine).

Their interpretations are "confident and energetic, characterised by a vast array of dynamics and timbres, with carefully planned, surprising twists" (Gramophone), and we are delighted to welcome them back to Leamington after far too long a gap.

Find out more here.

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