Transport in and around Coventry
As close as possible Coventry is the most central city in England and Wales, subsequently it has excellent road and railway links to the north, south, east and west of the country. More....
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Social aspects of living in Coventry
With a population just exceeding 300,000 Coventry is the third largest city or town in the West Midlands and is in the top 20 cities in England by size of population. More....
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Sightseeing in Coventry
To attract tourists the City of Coventry relies heavily on its cathedral and the Coventry Transport Museum. Nearby in the county of Warwickshire there are historical monuments and places of interest that make Coventry an ideal place to stay. More....
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Shopping in Coventry
Not being a particularly large city, shopping in Coventry is mainly for local residents; all the main stores are in the city along with plenty of independent retailers. The main shopping areas are pedestrianised to the west of the cathedral. More....
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Recreational and sports amenities in Coventry
Despite never have being one of the ‘hot-beds’ of sporting achievement in the country Coventry has much to commend itself in terms of sport and recreation. It has excellent recreation facilities for its residents and visitors. More....
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A brief history of Coventry
Whilst it is known that there was a Roman fort in the Baginton area to the south of the city, the history of Coventry city really begins in 1043 when Leofric the Earl of Mercia and his wife, founded the Benedictine Abbey on the site of a nunnery. More....
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The Geography of Coventry
Coventry as a place isn’t mentioned until the middle of the 11th century. Until then the area in what is now Coventry was at the eastern end of the Forest of Arden and would have been occupied by a collection of individual settlements. More....
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Entertainment, Restaurants and Bars in Coventry
It is fair to say that Coventry is one of the provincial cities that provides plenty of entertainment for the local residents but, so far at least, is not a destination that attracts people to it for its night-life. More....
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Business and Industry in Coventry
During World War II Coventry had the dubious honour of being the UKs third most bombed city after London and Plymouth. Sadly that industrial production base has virtually disappeared leaving only a few truly industrial scale companies within the city More....
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Accommodation for visitors in and around Coventry
Once the cathedral has been visited and unless you were visiting friends there’s not a lot to persuade a visitor to stay in Coventry. However, nearby to the city there is a wealth of tourist’s attractions all within about 30 kilometres. More....
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