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Coventry Collection (#39)

Coventry, a city steeped in history and innovation

Background imageCoventry Collection: Paul Stacey House DP164760

Paul Stacey House DP164760
Paul Stacey House, Bath Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south

Background imageCoventry Collection: Meadow House DP164747

Meadow House DP164747
Meadow House, Upper Spon Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, view from the north west

Background imageCoventry Collection: City Council Offices DP164717

City Council Offices DP164717
Coventry City Council Offices, Little Park Street/Earl Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, view from the south west of the copper bridge joining both old and new buildings

Background imageCoventry Collection: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum DP164709

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum DP164709
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, view from the south of the corten steel panels marking the boundaries of buildings that existed in Bayley Lane

Background imageCoventry Collection: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum DP164708

Herbert Art Gallery and Museum DP164708
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the north west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Axa Assurance Building DP164675

Axa Assurance Building DP164675
The former Axa Insurance building, Well Street, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Corporation Street DP164674

Corporation Street DP164674
Corporation Street, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south west showing the Coventry Evening Telegraph building and New Oxford House

Background imageCoventry Collection: Mitchell - Relief mural DP164663

Mitchell - Relief mural DP164663
William Mitchell Sculpture, Bull Yard, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south east. (Grade II, An abstract two-facetted relief mural, of 1966 by William Mitchell)

Background imageCoventry Collection: Shelton Square DP164650

Shelton Square DP164650
Shelton Square, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the west

Background imageCoventry Collection: West Orchards DP164638

West Orchards DP164638
Smithford Way, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south showing West Orchards Shopping Centre to the right and Hillman House tower block to the left

Background imageCoventry Collection: Sports & Leisure Centre DP164682

Sports & Leisure Centre DP164682
Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre, Fairfax Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the north

Background imageCoventry Collection: Volgograd Place DP164679

Volgograd Place DP164679
Volgograd Place, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south showing the abandoned cobbled fountains under the ring road overpass

Background imageCoventry Collection: Priory Place DP164680

Priory Place DP164680
Priory Place, Hales Street, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Upper Precinct DP164622

Upper Precinct DP164622
Upper Precinct, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the east

Background imageCoventry Collection: Trinity Street DP164620

Trinity Street DP164620
The Flying Standard [Wetherspoon Pub], Trinity Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Three policemen on duty outside the Council House, Coventry. 23rd June 1988

Three policemen on duty outside the Council House, Coventry. 23rd June 1988

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry-born pop impressario Pete Waterman has signed up the superstar of the steam era

Coventry-born pop impressario Pete Waterman has signed up the superstar of the steam era - The Flying Scotsman. The multi-millionaire who launched Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan

Background imageCoventry Collection: Mrs Lazenby and brownies. 17th October 1973

Mrs Lazenby and brownies. 17th October 1973

Background imageCoventry Collection: Elizabeth Griffin holding a fluffy chick which hatched in her classroom at Mount Nod

Elizabeth Griffin holding a fluffy chick which hatched in her classroom at Mount Nod Primary school, Coventry. 29th May 1971

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Carnival Queen selection at the Locarno ballroom. 21st March 1968

Coventry Carnival Queen selection at the Locarno ballroom. 21st March 1968

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Council House adorned with christmas decorations. 1935

Coventry Council House adorned with christmas decorations. 1935

Background imageCoventry Collection: In north-east Coventry hope pounds 50million of New Deal money will breathe new life into

In north-east Coventry hope pounds 50million of New Deal money will breathe new life into their communities. But with 300 derelict properties blighting the streets, there is a long way to go

Background imageCoventry Collection: Around 1, 200 schoolchildren walking along the platform to board one of two special

Around 1, 200 schoolchildren walking along the platform to board one of two special electric trains at Coventry railway station on Wednesday

Background imageCoventry Collection: A motor cyclist puts his sixpence in the ticket machine in the new motor cycle '

A motor cyclist puts his sixpence in the ticket machine in the new motor cycle " trust" park at West Orchard car park, Coventry, today. 29th June 1963

Background imageCoventry Collection: Jacqui Dankworth, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth

Jacqui Dankworth, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jacqui Dankworth, Coventry Jazz Festival, Belgrade Theatre, 2009

Background imageCoventry Collection: Advert for Hillman, Herbert & Cooper Ld 1888

Advert for Hillman, Herbert & Cooper Ld 1888
Advertisement for safety bicycles, youths and girls premier tricycles and steering tricycles, all available from Hillman, Herbert & Cooper Ld in Coventry. 1888

Background imageCoventry Collection: Cartoon, Arthur Coventry, jockey

Cartoon, Arthur Coventry, jockey
Cartoon, Arthur Coventry (1852-1925), jockey -- Not the worst sort of Coventry to be sent to under some circumstances! 1884

Background imageCoventry Collection: Lady and gentleman sat on a 1929 Coventry Eagle motorcycle

Lady and gentleman sat on a 1929 Coventry Eagle motorcycle
Lady and gentleman sat on a 1929 Coventry Eagle Flying 500cc motorcycle in a studio in the 1930s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Ladies on a 1929 Coventry Eagle motorcycle

Ladies on a 1929 Coventry Eagle motorcycle
Two ladies posing for a studio photograph on a 1929 Coventry Eagle Flying 500 motorcycle circa 1930

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Cathedral screen of saints and angels

Coventry Cathedral screen of saints and angels
John Huttons Screen of Saints and Angels in St Michaels Cathedral, Coventry, re-built after the Second World War Date: 1960s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Sir William Coventry

Sir William Coventry
SIR WILLIAM COVENTRY Statesman, Commissioner of the Admiralty. Date: 1628 - 1686

Background imageCoventry Collection: Betty Quinn - Coventry ARP Worker with George Medal

Betty Quinn - Coventry ARP Worker with George Medal
Betty Quinn - Coventry ARP Worker, has her George Medal admired by her sister, Joyce. Betty was the youngest recipient of the GM when they were presented for the first time at a recent Buckingham

Background imageCoventry Collection: Volunteer firefighters help the war effort in London, WW2

Volunteer firefighters help the war effort in London, WW2
With a Heavy Unit donated by a private company, volunteer firefighters are greeted by a VIP and congratulated for their contribution to the War Effort

Background imageCoventry Collection: Broadway Tower

Broadway Tower
A beautiful sunset over Broadway Tower, Worcestershire - a striking folly which Lady Coventry had built in the 1790s. It was also once the home of William Morris. Date: 1950s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Elysee Restaurant, Coventry Street, London

Elysee Restaurant, Coventry Street, London
The lavish interior of the Elysee Restaurant, Coventry Street, London. " Booking tables early is advisable" !!

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry after the Blitz, Second World War, 1940

Coventry after the Blitz, Second World War, 1940
Photograph showing a scene of utter destruction in the centre of Coventry after the German air-raid of 14th November 1940

Background imageCoventry Collection: Advertisement for a Rudge Coventry Rotary Tandem Tricycle, 1

Advertisement for a Rudge Coventry Rotary Tandem Tricycle, 1
Advertisement showing the Coventry Rotary Tandem, built by D. Rudge & Co. of Coventry, 1885. An example of this machine, it was claimed, had travelled over 230 miles on roads with 2 inches of mud

Background imageCoventry Collection: Rudge Whitworth Bicycles

Rudge Whitworth Bicycles
A brightly coloured advertising card for Rudge-Whitworth bicycle company based in Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Ferrers Close DP164774

Ferrers Close DP164774
1 - 65 Ferrers Close, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Station House DP164745

Station House DP164745
Station House, Station Square, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, view from the south east

Background imageCoventry Collection: Crown & County Court DP164722

Crown & County Court DP164722
Crown & County Court, Much Park Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, view from the north of the main entrance

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Point DP164643

Coventry Point DP164643
Coventry Point, Market Way, Coventry, West Midlands. General view from the south west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Central Library DP164637

Coventry Central Library DP164637
Coventry Central Library, Smithford Way, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior detail of coloured mosaic tiles viewed from the north east

Background imageCoventry Collection: Sports & Leisure Centre DP164685

Sports & Leisure Centre DP164685
Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre, Fairfax Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the north west

Background imageCoventry Collection: Broadgate Standard DP164613

Broadgate Standard DP164613
Broadgate Standard, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands. General view of precinct showing the Broadgate Standard, viewed from the east

Background imageCoventry Collection: Broadgate DP164609

Broadgate DP164609
Primark, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior detail, viewed from the east

Background imageCoventry Collection: Broadgate DP164608

Broadgate DP164608
Primark, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the east

Background imageCoventry Collection: Broadgate DP164607

Broadgate DP164607
Primark, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south




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Coventry, a city steeped in history and innovation. From the iconic Lady Godiva statue to the majestic ruins Cathedral, this vibrant city boasts a rich cultural heritage that captivates all who visit. As you stroll through the streets of Coventry, you can't help but be enchanted by its charm. The Three Spires stand tall against the skyline, symbolizing the city's resilience and strength, and is here that you'll find Highfield Road Art - home to Coventry City Football Club, where passionate fans gather to cheer on their beloved team at Ricoh Arena. But Coventry is not just about sports; it has also been a hub for technological advancements. The Coventry Climax Engines ET199 revolutionized industries with its British-produced forklift truck, while Kaman HH-43B Huskie base rescue helicopter showcased the city's commitment to innovation and progress. In this bustling metropolis, history intertwines seamlessly with modernity. Take a moment to admire David Duckham as he makes a break for Coventry in the 1974 RFU Cup Final – an unforgettable moment etched into sporting history. And let's not forget Triumph Renown motor car – an advertisement that epitomizes elegance and sophistication synonymous with Coventry craftsmanship. Whether you're exploring Lower Precinct or marveling at DP164703 artwork depicting Coventry Cathedral, every corner of this captivating city tells a story waiting to be discovered. So come immerse yourself in the allure – where tradition meets progress and beauty resides within every nook and cranny. Experience firsthand why this enchanting destination continues to capture hearts from across Warwickshire, England, UK, Europe. . and beyond.