Celebrating Coventry
The city of Coventry has a rich and varied history. It has been one of the most important cities in England since the Middle Ages, when it first grew rich on the cloth trade and silk spinning. In the…
Specifikacia Celebrating Coventry
The city of Coventry has a rich and varied history. It has been one of the most important cities in England since the Middle Ages, when it first grew rich on the cloth trade and silk spinning. In the industrial age, Coventry became known for watchmaking and the skilled workforce later made the city a centre for bicycle, car and aircraft manufacturing. It was targeted for aerial bombardment in World War 2 and in a massive air raid on 14 November 1940 much of the historical centre of the city was destroyed as well as a large swathe of its housing and industrial buildings. The city was rebuilt after the war and its regeneration today has been recognised by the award of UK City of Culture 2021.Celebrating Coventry chronicles the proud heritage of Coventry, its important moments and what draws so many to this diverse city today. Its architectural heritage includes Sir Basil Spence's new St