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The decapitated Lord: Medieval slaughter at the castle! Yellows vs
Blues: Coventry's most violent elections revealed! Kings,
rebellions and rioters! Civil war comes to the city! Boiled in
beer! Baked in his oven! The most dreadful Christmas calamities in
Coventry's history are inside! Coventry has one of the darkest
histories on record. With sieges, battles, crimes, riots,
disasters, all-out attempts at demolition and some truly dreadful
punishments to boot, you'll never see the city in the same way
again.
A Century of Coventry offers an insight into the daily lives and
living conditions of local people and gives the reader glimpses and
details of familiar places during a century of unprecedented
change. Many aspects of Coventry's recent history are covered,
famous occasions and individuals are remembered and the impact of
national and international events is witnessed. A Century of
Coventry provides a striking account of the changes that have so
altered the city's appearance and records the process of
transformation. Drawing on detailed local knowledge of the
community, and illustrated with a wealth of black-and-white
photographs, this book recalls what Coventry has lost in terms of
buildings, traditions and ways of life. It also acknowledges the
regeneration that has taken place and celebrates the character and
energy of local people as they move through the first years of this
new century.
Despite the devastation it suffered from German bombs and city
planners, Coventry still boasts a fascinating history dating back
centuries. The city has played a major part in the economic and
cultural life of the country: it was a major centre of bicycle
manufacture before becoming the home of many of the country's main
car makers; it is home to one of the world's best-loved cathedrals
and its beautiful Guildhall; it changed the modern world with
Europe's first pedestrian precinct; and has the country's first
post-war theatre. Local author David McGrory takes the reader on a
fascinating A-Z tour of the city's history, exploring its nooks and
crannies, and telling stories of the buildings, places and
residents along the way. Fully illustrated with photographs from
the past and present, A-Z of Coventrywill appeal to residents and
visitors alike.
Coventry has been one of the most important cities in England since
the Middle Ages. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries
Coventry became an industrial centre, renowned for clock and watch
manufacturing and later for building cars, bicycles and aircraft.
Its significance drew massive air attacks during the Second World
War and the historic centre of Coventry was destroyed. The city was
rebuilt in the post-war era, including a new cathedral, and the
city boomed, then was hard hit by industrial decline in the late
twentieth century, but recent decades have seen a gradual recovery,
recognised with Coventry becoming the 2021 UK City of Culture. Lost
Coventry presents a portrait of this corner of the East Midlands
over the last century, showing not only industries and buildings
that have gone but also people and street scenes, many popular
places of entertainment and much more. This fascinating
photographic history of lost Coventry will appeal to all those who
live in the area or know it well, as well as those who remember it
from previous decades.
The author, well known as the writer of more books on the city than
anyone, explores Coventry's history from Roman times through Earl
Leofric, Godiva and the Norman castle, to monastic houses,
including St Mary's priory. Coventry has a rich medieval heritage,
and rose to power in the Wars of the Roses, when the royal court
moved there. Major themes in the city's history are discussed,
through previously unknown source material, covering the Siege and
Civil War, education, health, the church, crime and punishment, and
industries from medieval weaving to modern car-building.
Bestselling local author David McGrory takes a fresh look at
Coventry during the war years. With over 200 photographs and
informative captions, the author explores various aspects of
wartime Coventry including the Auxiliary Fire Service, the Home
Guard and transport and bomber manufacture at Armstrong Whitworth's
plants in Whitley and Baginton. Also illustrated are numerous
scenes of the city's destruction including images from the
notorious eleven-hour raid of 14 November 1940. This absorbing
pictorial collection weaves together many facets of wartime life.
Coventry at War will not only evoke memories from this time, but
will also inspire readers with its images of hope and strength.
When all the good people of Coventry are abed, the dead wander the
streets! Or so it is claimed in 'Haunted Coventry', which features
spooky stories galore from the city and surrounding area. Within
these pages you will find the Phantom Monk of Priory Row, ghostly
grey ladies, a spectre that appears to do the washing up, a phantom
lorry, spooky seances, and the Devil himself, rattling chains at
Whitefriars - just a taste of the many restless spirits to be found
in haunted Coventry. From spectres in the suburbs to haunted pubs,
this fascinating collection of strange sightings and happenings in
the city is sure to appeal to anyone intrigued by Coventry's
haunted heritage.
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