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Coventry Collection (#7)

Coventry, a city steeped in history and innovation

Background imageCoventry Collection: AVRO Duigan Biplane, Humber Works, Coventry early 1900s

AVRO Duigan Biplane, Humber Works, Coventry early 1900s Date: circa 1900s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Advertisement for penny farthing bicycle from 1875

Advertisement for penny farthing bicycle from 1875

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Railway Station

Coventry Railway Station

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Railway Station early 1900s

Coventry Railway Station early 1900s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Cross Cheaping, Coventry

Cross Cheaping, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Cross Cheaping early 1900s

Coventry Cross Cheaping early 1900s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Cook Street Gate, Coventry

Cook Street Gate, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Cook Street Gate early 1900s

Coventry Cook Street Gate early 1900s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Broadgate probably 1920s

Coventry Broadgate probably 1920s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Butcher Row early 1900s

Coventry Butcher Row early 1900s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Butcher Row, Coventry

Butcher Row, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Broadgate probably 1930s

Coventry Broadgate probably 1930s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Broadgate, Coventry

Broadgate, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Bicycle Factory early 1900s

Coventry Bicycle Factory early 1900s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Bicycle factory, Coventry

Bicycle factory, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Three Spires, Coventry, Warwickshire

Three Spires, Coventry, Warwickshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageCoventry Collection: Priory Row, Coventry, Warwickshire

Priory Row, Coventry, Warwickshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Cathedral (old), Warwickshire

Coventry Cathedral (old), Warwickshire, viewed from the east - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageCoventry Collection: Butchers Row, Coventry, Warwickshire

Butchers Row, Coventry, Warwickshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Background imageCoventry Collection: St Mary's Hall and Old House, Coventry, Warwickshire

St Mary's Hall and Old House, Coventry, Warwickshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Background imageCoventry Collection: Triumph Tiger 85 Motorbike

Triumph Tiger 85 Motorbike, Triumph Engineering Company, Coventry Date: circa 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Triumph Tiger 100 Motorbike

Triumph Tiger 100 Motorbike, Triumph Engineering Company, Coventry Date: circa 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Cover design, Triumph Motor Cycles, Advance List

Cover design, Triumph Motor Cycles, Advance List
Triumph Motor Cycles, Advance List, cover design of sales brochure, Triumph Engineering Company, Coventry Date: circa 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Triumph Speed Twin Motorbike

Triumph Speed Twin Motorbike, Triumph Engineering Company, Coventry Date: circa 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Triumph De Luxe 3T Motorbike

Triumph De Luxe 3T Motorbike, Triumph Engineering Company, Coventry Date: circa 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Triumph 3H Motorbike

Triumph 3H Motorbike, Triumph Engineering Company, Coventry Date: circa 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Soccer Action

Soccer Action
Coventry City's goal-keeper colliding with a Fulham player during a soccer match at Craven Cottage. Date: 1931

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Cathedral in ruins after bombing, WW2

Coventry Cathedral in ruins after bombing, WW2 Date: 1940

Background imageCoventry Collection: Jaguar factory, motor car assembly line, Coventry

Jaguar factory, motor car assembly line, Coventry, West Midlands Date: 1950s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Ford's Hospital, Coventry

Ford's Hospital, Coventry
Ford's Hospital, founded in 1529, at Coventry, Warwickshire. Date: 1930s

Background imageCoventry Collection: Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ASFX

Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ASFX
Druine D.31 Turbulent G-ASFX (msn PFA 513), at Coventry Airport. Date: 1968

Background imageCoventry Collection: Christian Religious Orders

Christian Religious Orders - L-R (standing) Benedictine nun, Benedictine monk, Cluniac, Cistercian, Carthusian, nun of St Gilbert, regular canon of St Gilbert, Trinitarian, Knight Templar

Background imageCoventry Collection: Miles M. 3A Falcon Major G-AEEG

Miles M. 3A Falcon Major G-AEEG
Miles M.3A Falcon Major G-AEEG (msn 216), at Coventry - Baginton Airport in August 1965. Built and test-flown as U-20. To Sweden October 1936 as SE-AFN. Later returned to UK and again became G-AEEG

Background imageCoventry Collection: de Havilland DH. 114 Heron 2D G-ANPV

de Havilland DH. 114 Heron 2D G-ANPV
de Havilland DH.114 Heron 2D G-ANPV (msn 14098), of Tube Investments, at Coventry Airport in December 1966. Date: 1966

Background imageCoventry Collection: Engine test of machinery by Lawrence Hathaway

Engine test of machinery by Lawrence Hathaway, Member of IMechE, at his Trinity Pumps Company, Gobowen. The company produced floating pumps which were first used in fire engines and then cars

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Climax Engines (L Hathaway Ltd) fire engine

Coventry Climax Engines (L Hathaway Ltd) fire engine, where Laurence Hathaway worked during Second World War [WWII]. Hathaway's company produced floating pumps which were first used in fire

Background imageCoventry Collection: Members of DATA campaigning, Tothill Street, London

Members of DATA campaigning, Tothill Street, London
Members of DATA (Draughtsmen's and Allied Technicians Association) from Rolls Royce, Coventry, campaigning in Tothill Street, London, 21 August 1970

Background imageCoventry Collection: Pageants or dramatic mysteries anciently performed at Coventry Date: 16th century

Pageants or dramatic mysteries anciently performed at Coventry Date: 16th century

Background imageCoventry Collection: Holy Trinity Church and Churchyard, Coventry, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)

Holy Trinity Church and Churchyard, Coventry, c. 1900 (oil on canvas)
3506444 Holy Trinity Church and Churchyard, Coventry, c.1900 (oil on canvas) by Colledge, M. E. (fl.19th-early 20th century); 45.7x30.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: Carnival Night, Memorial Park, Coventry, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Carnival Night, Memorial Park, Coventry, 1937 (oil on canvas)
3506241 Carnival Night, Memorial Park, Coventry, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Ashworth, Walter (1883-1952) ; 50.9x61.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; © Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Background imageCoventry Collection: County of Warwick by William Smith, c. 1600 (after Saxton, c. 1574)

County of Warwick by William Smith, c. 1600 (after Saxton, c. 1574)
`WARWICI COMITATVS DESCRIPTIO. Quan primus aeditit Christophorus Saxton. Anno 1576. Nunc de integro correcta. aucta. et restituta. Cui adduntur (praeter 60)

Background imageCoventry Collection: Gordon 'sent to Coventry'(engraving)

Gordon "sent to Coventry"(engraving)
3634748 Gordon " sent to Coventry" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gordon " sent to Coventry". Illustration for Chatterbox, 1877)

Background imageCoventry Collection: County Map of Warwickshire, c. 1777

County Map of Warwickshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Cathedral, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Coventry Cathedral, Coventry, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageCoventry Collection: The General Election, Mr Chamberlain addressing a Meeting in the Opera House, Coventry

The General Election, Mr Chamberlain addressing a Meeting in the Opera House, Coventry, on 1 October (litho)
1600213 The General Election, Mr Chamberlain addressing a Meeting in the Opera House, Coventry, on 1 October (litho) by Begg

Background imageCoventry Collection: Butchers Row, Coventry, c. 1930 (oil on canvas laid on board)

Butchers Row, Coventry, c. 1930 (oil on canvas laid on board)
3506604 Butchers Row, Coventry, c.1930 (oil on canvas laid on board) by Weston, Florence (c.1868-1942); 40.2x50.3 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; © Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Background imageCoventry Collection: Lady Godiva (after G. Jones), early 20th century (oil on canvas)

Lady Godiva (after G. Jones), early 20th century (oil on canvas)
3506499 Lady Godiva (after G. Jones), early 20th century (oil on canvas) by Weston, Florence (c.1868-1942); 76x63 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; © Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Background imageCoventry Collection: Butchers Row, Coventry, 1937 (oil on canvas)

Butchers Row, Coventry, 1937 (oil on canvas)
3506397 Butchers Row, Coventry, 1937 (oil on canvas) by Weston, Florence (c.1868-1942); 51x30.5 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; © Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry; English




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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.