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Coventry in 50 Buildings
David Mcgrory
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Description for Coventry in 50 Buildings
Paperback. Explores the rich and fascinating history of Coventry through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures. Series: In 50 Buildings. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; AMX; WQH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
Despite the attention of bombs and planners, Coventry still contains many fascinating buildings whose history in stone, brick and concrete has shaped the last thousand years. It is home to one of the world's best-loved cathedrals and possibly the country's best Guildhall. It changed the modern world with Europe's first pedestrian precinct and has the country's first post-war theatre. Coventry's medieval Spon Street contains many timbered houses, including more Wealden Houses than any other street in England. Coventry in 50 Buildings examines the proud and distinctive history of the city through a selection of its greatest architectural ... Read more
Despite the attention of bombs and planners, Coventry still contains many fascinating buildings whose history in stone, brick and concrete has shaped the last thousand years. It is home to one of the world's best-loved cathedrals and possibly the country's best Guildhall. It changed the modern world with Europe's first pedestrian precinct and has the country's first post-war theatre. Coventry's medieval Spon Street contains many timbered houses, including more Wealden Houses than any other street in England. Coventry in 50 Buildings examines the proud and distinctive history of the city through a selection of its greatest architectural ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Series
In 50 Buildings
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
Chalford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781445665788
SKU
V9781445665788
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-9
About David Mcgrory
David McGrory is one of Coventry's best-known historians. Among others he has written for Amberley has also written: A History of Coventry (Phillimore), Coventry: History and Guide (Sutton Publishing) and Haunted Coventry (Sutton Publishing). David also wrote a popular column for Coventry Evening Telegraph for five years.
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