Tag: Coventry
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Coventry Combined County Court
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Coventry Combined County Court History: * Constructed in 1969 * Officially opened on May 12, 1970 * Designed by architects Bradshaw, Gass & Hope Location: * 1 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX Structure: * Six-story building with a reinforced concrete frame and brick cladding * Large windows and a glazed…
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum
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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Overview Herbert Art Gallery & Museum is a renowned cultural institution in Coventry, UK. It showcases a diverse collection of art and artefacts, spanning centuries and continents. Art Collection The art collection features over 3,000 works, including: * British Art: Paintings, sculptures, and watercolors from…
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Coventry Cathedral
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Medieval Period (11th-16th Centuries) * 1043: Construction of the first cathedral on the site, a Benedictine Priory. * 11th-12th Centuries: Expansion and rebuilding of the cathedral in Norman style. * 14th Century: Addition of Decorated Gothic features, including the Lady Chapel and the Great East Window. Tudor Period (16th-17th Centuries)…
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Coventry Old Council House
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Coventry Old Council House 1963 * Completed and opened as the new Council House for the City of Coventry * Designed by Sir Basil Spence in a Brutalist style * Constructed from concrete and glass * Featured a distinctive tower and clock 1964 * Awarded the RIBA Royal Gold Medal…