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....
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 cityMore....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
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....
How to write your advert
Some advice on how to write an advert that matches your personality...More....
Blind Date Basics
Your friend has just set you up with a guy you have never met and know nothing about. You have those fears. What if I don't like him? What if I like him but he doesn't like me?More....
Being dumped - get over it!
Virtually everyone has been dumped at some time in their life. I know I have and I know how much it hurts...More....
First Date Dos and Don'ts
First dates are very nerve racking and often leave us shy, silent and with no chance of getting a second one because we weren't prepared for this one...
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Date Ideas
The first date is not just about restaurants and movies. Here are some great first date ideas starting with the very cheap, moving through the more expensive right through to the extravagant, for when you win the lottery!More....
Get out there and flirt!
No matter what you think, to be a great flirt it's not necessary to be devastatingly attractive, rich, smooth, or good at fluttering your eyelashes.More....
How to attract a man
I remember my first job. There was this gorgeous guy working there. The only problem was I had never talked to him, but I knew I wanted him.More....
Chatroom dating
Chatrooms are a great place to meet potential friends, and perhaps lovers. Even better you don't have to dress up and pass visual inspection to go there.More....
Dating Tips for Men
This may sound cheeky but the worst thing you could do when going out on a date (specially if it is your first date with her) is to turn up unshaven, looking dirty and smelling.More....
Ending a bad date
The guy that you have fancied for ages has asked you out on a date and you've spent all day getting ready. Then when he turns up he looks like he's been dragged through a hedge backwards and that's just his hair.More....