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.

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.

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.