An Historical Map of Coventry: From Medieval to Industrial City (Town & City Historical Maps)

Mark Webb

ISBN 10: 0993469868 ISBN 13: 9780993469862

Publisher: The Historic Towns Trust, 2021

Synopsis

Coventry is UK City of Culture, 2021. A full colour map, based on a digitised map of the city of Coventry in 1913, with its medieval past overlain and important buildings picked out. For many people, the history of Coventry is synonymous with the devastation of the Second World War. The Blitz and post-war reconstruction are widely perceived to have erased all traces of medieval heritage, but in fact Coventry has a rich surviving medieval history that few people know about. From the mid-14th to the mid-16th centuries Coventry was the 'boom town' of England and the seat of royal power. By the earl 20th century it was an engineering and manufacturing powerhouse. This map brings it to life.

About this title

About the Author

Dr Mark Webb has published both peer-reviewed and popular articles on medieval and post-medieval history in a wide range of journals. He is a trustee of the Historic Coventry Trust and co-founder of the Medieval Coventry charity. Mark also works as Head of Development and Fundraising for The Prince's Foundation.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Historic Towns Trust
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0993469868
• ISBN 13: 9780993469862
• Binding: Map
• Number of pages: 2
• Editor: Mark Webb, Giles Darkes