Being sent to Coventry
by sourbugger
The term 'being sent to Coventry' used to be in quite common parlance in England. I can ceratinly rememebr it being used in the playground as a child. It is a kind of punishment whereby nobody speaks to the person in question at all. It was also commonly used against people who broke 'union rules' in disputes in factories. I think it is less commonly used these days but most people would still know the phrase.
It seems to have originated during civil war days when a group of royalist were sent to a prison in Coventry by Cromwell and his roundheads. The Coventry folk were staunch parlimentarians and so refused to speak to them in any way at all.
Fords Hospital
by jayhawk2000
'Alms House For Old Ladies of Coventry'
Established nearly 500 years ago, this is one of the finest old medieval buildings in central Coventry.
In a way like the council flats or social housing of today, an almshouse was built by a benefactor to accommodate the deserving poor. It remains a care home for the elderly to this day.
It is not open to the public, but it is quite impressive from the street and makes for a pretty picture.
Totally delicious food at Browns
by Thistle-Rose about Browns Cafe
This is a very popular city centre bar and cafe which is family ran. There is an excellent variety of food on offer served all day, every day and vegetarians are especially well catered for. As you walk in you will observe a very relaxed environment with quite a mix of customers from sutdents to well suited business men and women. It is a great place for a drink with friends or family and equally as good a place as any to dine! You simply order and pay at the bar, service is excellent and fast! I absolutely adore the Broccoli and past bake, I also very much enjoy the lasagne aswell as the duck or the chilli con carne. Everytime I eat there, I am always thoroughly stuffed and feel like I have just eaten the best food ever!!!
And by the way - cakes are definitely worth a look in if you have room - they are exceptionally good!!!
The Old Cathedral
by Airpunk
Until November 14th 1940, when it was bombed by Nazi Germany, St. Michael’s Cathedral was one of the most impressive clecrical buildings in England. What could be saved out of it was transferred into the new building which was finished in 1962. The old cathedral is still hallowed ground and is used as a monument for peace and understanding. The wooden cross, made out of two former beams and placed behind the alter directly after the bombing, still stands on its place. Regularly, memorial services take place here. The tower can still be climbed. Tickets for it are sold in the small souvenir shop directly at the base of the tower. There, you’ll also get a card which you have to return when you come back from the tower. This is to ensure that nobody is locked down in the tower (I wonder, if this has ever happened…). It will give you a wonderful view over the city.
For further information about the cathedral’s history and the new building, please check out my separate tip about it.
St Marys Hall
by Myfanwe
St Mary's Hall is a fantastic looking red sandstone building. It was built between 1340-1416. The South wall is thought to include parts of a 12th Century castle. The building was originall the guild hall and chambers for the merchants Guilds of St Mary and holy trinity founded 1340 and 1364. It became the first seat of local Government in the town.
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The Canal Basin
Coventry County Hall
Me, just planning with the Canal Basin Designer!!!
Classic Wings flights to the WEST
