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in the county of West Midlands

About Coventry

This town endured night after perilous night, of bombardment, during the traumatic days of the Second World War when it was almost raised to the ground and hardly a building left standing. Thus, very little remains of old Coventry and the Coventry we see today is a masterpiece of modernity and only ruins remain of Coventry's Cathedral, St. Michaels. The church was built during the 14th and 15th-centuries and was consecrated as a Cathedral in 1919. The ruins stand in stark contrast with the beautiful modern Cathedral, designed by Sir Basil Spence, which was completed and consecrated in 1962, after what Sir Basil described as ' Eleven years of toil, frustration, hope and ecstacy'. Amongst the Cathedral's finery is a magnificent alter tapestry of Christ in Glory, designed by Graham Sutherland. There are many wonderful aspects to this glorious church, it is well worth a visit.

There are fine examples of medieval building to be seen in the town. These have been taken from various parts of Coventry and reassembled in Spon Street. Other pre-war building that remain include the Tudor almshouses of Bond's Hospital and Ford's Hospital. The picturesque and historic 14th-century Guildhall has minstral galleries and tapestries that are well worth seeing. The Herbert Art Gallery and Whitefriars are of note and a 'must see' is Lady Godiva's Statue which stands in the centre of the town.

Coventry has been at the heart of industry for many decades and has a great industrial past. It is also a City of business and commerce which offers the visitor a wide cultural experience. There are restaurants, inns and public houses, cimema's and theatres, good sporting facilities and excellent shopping centres. The centre of Coventry is traffic free and has pleasant spacious parklands. It is indeed a City of note and well worth seeing.

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An unusual daytime picture of a part of Kenilworth Castle taken in 2002

Kenilworth (70 Pictures) in the county of Warwickshire

(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW of Coventry)

Kenilworth is a pleasant town located in the spacious Warwickshire countryside, it is a town with an 'air of gentility' that tells you that this is a prosperous place with a long, illustrious history...

The museum at Berkswell, Warwickshire

Berkswell (7 Pictures) in the county of West Midlands

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W of Coventry)

This must be one of England's loveliest villages, it is evocative of a life before urbanisation and modernity, it is that perfect idyll of much loved English country life where you can re-discover the peaceful tranquillity of yester-year...

Town Hall, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Royal Leamington Spa (37 Pictures) in the county of Warwickshire

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S of Coventry)

This town has a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book, but it was Queen Victoria who put the "Royal" into Leamington Spa when she bestowed the title in 1838...

Spring Blossom

Warwick (262 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Warwickshire

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S of Coventry)

Warwick offers its visitors the chance to explore England's fascinating history with fine medieval buildings and a truly magnificent castle...

Autumn in Malvern Park 3

Solihull (63 Pictures) in the county of West Midlands

(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction W of Coventry)

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Coventry Cathedral Alter tapestry of Christ in Glory

Coventry Cathedral (37 Pictures)

(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)

The stunning modern cathedral designed by Sir Basil Spence replaces Coventry's cathedral of the 14th and 15th-centuries. The.....

Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry Transport Museum (20 Pictures)

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

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Caludon Castle Remains

Caludon Castle (1 Pictures)

(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E)

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Kenilworth Castle

Kenilworth Castle (84 Pictures)

(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction SW)

This is all that remains of a castle that once heaped lavish entertainments on England's "Good Queen Bess" for here in the heart.....

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Lord Leycester Hospital (6 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction S)

One of the most interesting building's of Warwick to survive the great fire in 1694 is the Lord Leycester Hospital. This historic.....

St John's House Museum, Warwick

St Johns House Museum (1 Pictures)

(9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction S)

A charming 17th century mansion displaying folk life and costume, with period reconstructions of a Victorian parlour, kitchen and.....

Collegiate church - Church of St Mary's in Warwick

Warwick Church of St Mary (1 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)

St Marys Church is believed to date back to pre norman times. Roger Earl of Warwick made it a collegiate church in 1123, giving.....


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