Tag: Coventry

The Story of Coventry


Free Download Peter Walters, "The Story of Coventry"
English | ISBN: 1860776922 | 2013 | 256 pages | EPUB | 10 MB
The Story of Coventry traces the evolution of the city, from the myths of Godiva, through to the issues, challenges and opportunities facing it in the twenty-first century. Exploring Coventry’s heritage through records, architectural developments and anecdotes, it reveals a fascinating and much misunderstood city, whose history is often overshadowed by its bombing during the Second World War. Peter Walters, well known for his numerous newspaper features and active role in local heritage, shows that there is a great deal more to the history of Coventry than first meets the eye. This beautifully illustrated text will delight both residents and visitors alike.

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Coventry Medieval Art, Architecture and Archaeology in the City and Its Vicinity


Free Download Linda Monckton, "Coventry: Medieval Art, Architecture and Archaeology in the City and Its Vicinity"
English | 2010 | ISBN: 1906540632, 1906540624 | PDF | pages: 410 | 69.7 mb
This book is an outcome of the British archaeological association conference on Medieval Art, architecture and archaeology in the city and its vicinity in 2007. It addresses the rehabilitation of Coventry’s medieval past and describes the evolution of archaeological enquiry.

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