6 Reasons to Send You to Coventry, Coventry, England

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6 Reasons to Send You to Coventry

6 Reasons to Send You to Coventry, Coventry, England

Coventry is not the first place in England that I would naturally think of as a place to visit. Yet we have come to appreciate after 6 years of full-time travel that every place has a uniqueness to offer anyone who has a dose of curiosity. So in this short City Guide we share with you the highlights that we found during a recent half-day visit. You never know, Coventry might well end up being on your ‘Travel To Do List’. Let’s see if we can persuade you.

- The idiom of ‘Sending you to Coventry’ suggesting that we are deliberately ostracising you, which really doesn’t sell the notion of visiting any time soon.

- The infamous bombing of the city on 14 November 1940 that whilst it may have destroyed its Cathedral did not dent its spirit.

Officially mapped in the West Midlands, Coventry is nestled in the heart of industrial Britain and as such leaves the city with a reputation that seems not worthy of a tourist visit. These days that industry has morphed from clock and watches to bicycles, motor and aircraft manufacturing. Yet as England’s 20th largest city, when you open its Pandora Box you might be surprised with what it has to offer. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 6 Reasons to Send You to Coventry
Guide Location: England » Coventry
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Karen Davies
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Spon Lane
  • Coventry Cathedral
  • Coventry Canal
  • The Old Mill in Baginton