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Coventry Watch Museum Project: Watchmaking Heritage Trail 2000 - 51 Allesley Old Road, Frederick Trahern watch case maker 1874 - 1970
51 Allesley Old Road, Coventry, United Kingdom
Coventry Watch Museum Project: Watchmaking Heritage Trail 2000 - 24 Bedford Street, J Player & Sons, Watch and Chronometer manufacturers
24 Bedford Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
Coventry Watch Museum Project: Watchmaking Heritage Trail 2000 - 5 Broomfield Place, Henry Westrap watch manufacturer 1876 - 1890
5 Broomfield Place, Coventry, United Kingdom
Swallows & Coventry Preparatory School 1920-2021. Rev. K. Swallow MC, J. Sykes, J.O. Phipps MA Oxon, King Henry VIII School. To the many dedicated staff and owner Headmasters. Inspired teachers to many Coventry children. The Coventry Society 2022.
The Firs, Coventry, United Kingdom
Earlsdon Water Fountain This cast iron fountain was made by George Smith’s Sun Foundry in Glasgow in the 1860s, one a of a new generation of drinking fountains designed to provide clean water as part of the war against water-borne diseases such as cholera It is believed to have been purchased by Coventry Council and sited outside the church of St John the Baptist in the city centre around 1870 and was relocated to this site in 1921, shortly after the opening of the nearby War Memorial Park. It was in use until the 1970s The project to restore it has been co-ordinated by two community organisations, the Earlsdon Research Group and the South Earlsdon Neighbours Association, in partnership with Coventry City Council and Severn Trent Water, and with active support form the pupils at Hearsall Community School in Earlsdon. The restoration has been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, The Drinking Fountain Association and by contributions from the local community. It was carried out by The Fountain Company of Glossop in Derbyshire. After 150 years the Earlsdon fountain is again supplying fresh, clean water and supporting an important campaign, this time to reduce the production of plastic bottles, which is becoming a major environmental threat to the world. Earlsdon Fountain Group November 2015
Earlsdon Avenue South, Coventry, United Kingdom
"You can beat a club but you can't beat a club and a city" Jimmy Hill 1928-2015. "Coventry City is my club in football and always will be" Jimmy Hill - August, 1967
Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom
The Bench of Unity: Artist Maker - David Dewis - March 2018: In a time of unparalleled anguish throughout the world there has never been a more poignant time to express unity within our dic verse community. The Bench of Unity depicts three figures in silhouette form, representing an inclusive cross section of our city’s residents sitting companionably together To the left the first sitting figure represents an older lady taking a rest during a shopping trip. The centre figure is an elderly gentleman sporting a hat with a brim. A young woman in in hijab to the right makes up the trio. As Coventry celebrates being City of Culture 2012 the bench demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity and promotion of harmony with our community . Coventry City Council
Spon Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
GOSFORD GATE This plaque faces the site of Gosford Gate constructed in the latter half of the 14th century. It overlooked this ancient crossing of the River Sherbourne beyond which developed the medieval suburb of Far Gosford Street. The gate was demolished in 1965 THE TOWN WALL The town wall ran to the north of the gate and to the south, where a section was excavated in 1991. The course of the wall is now marked in the premises to the right. ST GEORGE’S CHAPEL The Chapel was built in the early 15th century against the north side of Gosford Gate. Part stood on an arch over the river. The Chapel served the Guild of journeymen tailors and shearmen. Having been in domestic use for some time the Chapel was demolished 1822 THE BRIDGES Just beyond the Gate was Callice Bridge (by the portcullis ?) later named Calais Its companion, 40 yds further on became known as Dover Bridge Coventry City Council 1991
Far Gosford Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
Spon Gate and Town Hall. Marked in the roadway adjacent are the foundations of Spon Gate (originally Bablake Gate) which was constructed soon after 1391 and demolished in 1771. The town wall here was built to enclose St Johns Church, Bablake College and Bonds Hospital and a fragment of the wall survives embedded in the gable of the building (no. 190) adjacent to the churchyard. In 1989 a representation of the wall was erected on the south side of the gate along it's original course. From here the wall headed towards Greyfriars Gate.
Corporation Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
Hertford Street. Constructed in 1812 following an Act of Parliament for 'improving the public roads and through the city of Coventry'. Prior to this traffic to and from Warwick had to use the narrow congested Greyfriars Lane. The name refers to the Marquis of Hertford, who was then the owner of Cheylesmore Park, on the south of the city. Hertford Street was closed to vehicular traffic in 1969.
Hertford Street (just before the steps up to Hertford Square), Coventry, United Kingdom
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West Orchard congregational church stood on this site. Founded 1776, destroyed 1941. Re-established 1947 at Baginton Rd.
West Orchards, Coventry, United Kingdom
Dedicated to the workers at Coventry Colliery (1912-1966) Homefire Plant (1960-1999). This pit wheel was one of the four in use at the pit head at its closure. At its most productive the colliery produced 25.000 tonnes of coal per week.
Prologis Park, Coventry, United Kingdom
Coventry Watch Museum Project: Watchmaking Heritage Trail 2000 - 11 Craven Street formerly 6 Craven Street residence and workshop of Thomas and Ebenezer Player. Enamel watch dial makers and dial painters 1874 - 1883
11 Craven Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
22 Craven Street formerly 81 Craven Street C T Hewitt & Sons watch manufacturers 1896 1909 formerly Charles Flint watch manufacturer 1876 1886
22 Craven Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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SHUT LANE MILL This is the site of the pool on the River Sherbourne, which fed water to a corn mill that existed from at least the 13th century. It was situated diagonally opposite on the forecourt of the workshops. The mill was demolished in the 1930s and had many names in its history. the main owners were the Earl of Chester (to 1227), the Priory of St Mary (to 1539) and the Old grammar School (1572-end of 19th century).
Gulson Road, Coventry, United Kingdom
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The Old Windmill Coventry's oldest and best-known pub, dating back to 1451. Until the 19th century it was split into two premises, with the partition being the passageway from the front door which ran between the two. To the left of the passageway was a shop where an assortment of goods, including toys, was sold. To the right was the pub. When the property was converted into one, the left hand side formed part of the domestic quarters until the pub was extended across the entire ground floor in the early 1980's. The pub had it's own brewery until 1930 and the brewhouse still survives to the rear of the pub. During the renovation of 1985 a Victorian fireplace was removed to expose an open stove hearth in the lounge, which dates back to the 15th century, complete with a priest hole. The interior retains all of it's existing rooms, offering cosy and intimate settings as well as open fires and exposed beams.
The Old Windmill - 21 Spon Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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In loving memory of David Roberts 08/09/1973-10/05/2024. Cherished by his family, his colleagues from the Co-op and the whole Earlsdon community.
Earlsdon Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
2 Mount Street George Rice Watchmaker and Jeweller
2 Mount Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Site of weaving shed 1854-1865 Methodist Chapel 1872-1884 First Day School 1882-1890
102 Berkeley Road South, Coventry, United Kingdom
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35 Mount Street one of the workshops of the Coventry Co Operative Watch Manufacturing Society Ltd set up by local watchmakers in 1876 about 1900 they moved to Stanley Terrace and ceased trading in 1918
35 Mount Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
Site of Earlsdon's Favourite cinema the "Imperial" known locally as "The Barn" 1911-1965
7 Earlsdon Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Copsewood Grange, built 1872 for James Hart, ribbon manufacturer. 1879 bought by Sir Richard Moon, chair of nearby London NW railway. Later, Peel Conner, GEC, GPT, Marconi. Restored by Morris Homes 2018. The Coventry Society.
Gwendolyn Drive, Coventry, United Kingdom
Fisherman and nymph by P.G. Bentham A.R.B.S. Presented to the city by the Coventry Boy Foundation 1968.
Coombe Abbey, Coventry, United Kingdom
Watch Museum Heritage Trail 2000 16 Norfolk Street Residence and Workshop of Bahne Bonniksen Watch manufacturer and inventor of the Karussel Movement for watches and chronometers 1894 Coventry Watch Museum Project
16 Norfolk Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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The University of Warwick Art Collection Tine Bech (1956) Colour Connections 2024 Coloured Glass and Mirror Panels B- 27 Commissioned by the University of Warwick Tine Bech's research takes the form of installations that explore ideas about play, realised in brilliant colours. For Warwick, she has created a work that aims to unite us in a collective, positive experience where friends and inter-generations can converge, explore and reflect. The title was inspired in part, by the Covid-19 pandemic that delayed completion of the sculpture. Tine Bech commented "In an era where shared outdoor spaces have gained heightened significance as communal meeting points, this work is a testament to our need for connection".
University House, University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom
National Automotive Innovation Centre. Opened by HRH The Prince of Wales 18th February 2020.
University of Warwick, Lord Bhattacharyya Way, Coventry, United Kingdom
Mr Ratan Tata, GBE, Chairman Emeritus Tata Sons unveiled this stone to commemorate the founding of the National Automotive Innovation Centre 17th March 2015.
University of Warwick, Lord Bhattacharyya Way, Coventry, United Kingdom
Dame Ellen Terry Actress. Born 27th Feb 1847 in a house which stood nearby
Upper Precinct Mall, Coventry, United Kingdom
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188 to 190 Spon Street. A much altered range of 18th Century houses which include parts of earlier buildings at the rear and remains of the 14th Century city wall in the end wall of No 190. Reparied and restored in 1988 by Coventry City Council.
188-190 Spon Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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34-44 Hill Street & 1-3 Ryley Street. The finest surviving examples of 18th Century terraced houses in Coventry. They were saved from demolition and carefully restored in 1979 by Mr J. Field.
34-44 Hill Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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The Holyhead Youth Club. In the basement of this building reggae and blues jam sessions took place between Charley Anderson, Aitch Bembridge, Desmond Brown, Neol Davies, Lynval Golding, Arthur 'Gaps' Hendrickson, Silverton Hutchinson, Ray King and others. The music created here was fundamental in the development of the 2-Tone sound that would follow. Neville Staple also operated a sound system from here.
Holyhead Youth Club (now Artspace), Coventry, United Kingdom
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Mouldy Old Dough The first number one single by a Coventry group was recorded here in 1972 by Lieutenant Pigeon
25 Kingsway, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Rotherhams Offices. This is the only surviving building of the world famous clock & watch manufacturer Rotherham & Sons founded by Samuel Vale 1750
27 Spon Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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City Wall - adjoining Salvation Army Citadel. The City Wall was 2⅛ miles in circumference when it was completed in 1534, almost 200 years after building began. This section was finished in the early 15th century and archaeological excavations on this site in 1960 revealed traces of a semi-circular bastion and a defensive ditch. In 1662, the wall was destroyed by order of Charles II, and now only fragments remain
Lamb Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
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Kirby House. Built circa 1700. Now one of two surviving examples of one of the fine town houses for gentry which used to line Little Park Street. Built partly over the "Red Ditch", a Saxon defensive earthwork. Settlement and structural damage required extensive building work in 1983-4.
Little Park Street, Coventry, United Kingdom
Vaults Two large vaults of brick construction, linked at the back, were built into the retaining wall on the north-western boundary of the canal basin in the middle of the 19th century. They were built for coal storage for the nearby gas works, when after 10 years the Coventry Canal Company won back the business from the railways.
Units 1-4 Coventry Canal Basin, Coventry, United Kingdom
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7 Priory Row. Built circa 1800, this house with Nos 8-10 are the best surviving examples of late 18th century town houses in Coventry. John Gulson Mayor 1867 and 1868, a generous public benefactor lived here 1835-1904.
7 Priory Row, Coventry, United Kingdom
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9-10 Priory Row. Fine examples of early 19th Century town houses built over part of the site of the cathedral priory of St Mary founded 1043. Cellars under this house include parts of the priory ruins, approximately 4 metres (13ft) below the present street level.
9-10 Priory Row, Coventry, United Kingdom
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11 Priory Row. Early 19th Century town house with fine brick front and stone dressings in Roman ionic style. Rebuilt and restored after extensive bomb damage this house with nearby Nos 7 and 16 Little Park Street are the only surviving examples of the grander houses of this period in Coventry.
11 Priory Row, Coventry, United Kingdom
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