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Coventry, a city in the West Midlands, England, grew to become one of the most important cities in England during the Middle Ages due to its booming cloth and textiles trade. The city was noted for its part in the English Civil War, and later became an important industrial city during the 19th and 20th centuries, … See more
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The city continued to produce ribbons, woven labels and other small textile items, and 1904 heralded … See moreSchools
Until the beginning of the 19th century, education was neither compulsory, nor state-funded or … See moreDuring the industrialisation phase of Coventry's evolution, connections were made with the expanding national transport networks. The Coventry Canal was opened in the late-18th century, and one of the first trunk railway lines, the London and … See more
Some motor manufacturing continued into the early 21st century: The research and design headquarters of Jaguar Cars is in the city at their See more
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• 62,000 (1901)
• 220,000 (1945)
• 258,211 (1951)
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Old Coventry, Warwickshire - a historic and photographic account of our city, including the cathedrals, old city wall and town maps from medieval times to the present day.
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The Romans founded a large fort on the outskirts of what is now Coventry at Baginton, next to the River Sowe, it has been excavated and partially reconstructed in modern times and is known as the Lunt Fort. The fort was probably constructed around AD 60 in connection with the Boudican revolt, and then inhabited sporadically until around 280 AD.
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Rediscover your local historic high street at the recently restored Burges and Hales Street, or discover over 600 years of Coventry's history at the City Gates and Lady Herbert's Garden.
Coventry | History, Population, Map, & Facts | Britannica
4 days ago · Coventry, city and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of West Midlands, historic county of Warwickshire, England. Coventry probably dates from Saxon times. The sacking of the Saxon nunnery of St. Osburga by …
20 things you never knew about Coventry - The History Press
Aug 1, 2019 · Coventry pioneered town twinning in Europe and now has 26 towns and cities, including Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad), Dresden and Jinan in China. Its first German twin …
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Old Coventry, Warwickshire - a brief history and photographic account of our city including the cathedrals, the old city wall and maps of the old town from medieval times to the present day.
Culture and Heritage - Visit Coventry
Coventry is a city steeped in rich culture and heritage. From its origins as a medieval market town to its role as the centre of the British car industry, Coventry has a fascinating history that is …
Coventry's history – Coventry City Council
Coventry's history. The birthplace of the Godiva legend and the motor car in Britain, a medieval walled city and 20th century industrial powerhouse, victim of blitzkrieg and a centre of...
A Historic Tour of Coventry - Historic Coventry
A brief photographic tour of Coventry's heritage and important historic buildings.
