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Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

The Council House

 
 
The Council House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
1. The Council House Marker
( small plaque )
City Centre Trail
Inscription.
The Council House
Built 1913-17. The red sandstone facing and early tudor styling was chosen by a competition to be in keeping with nearby St Mary’s Hall. The large porch is flanked by guilded armorial decoration under giant figures of Leofric and Godiva
Architects E. Garret & H.W. Simister of Birmingham.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & PoliticsNotable Buildings.
 
Location. 52° 24.437′ N, 1° 30.511′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. It is at the intersection of High Street and Earl Street, on the left when traveling east on High Street. Located on Coventry City Council Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5RR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: St Michael’s Baptist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Golden Cross Inn (within shouting distance of this marker); 22 & 23 Bayley Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); County Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael (within shouting distance of this marker); The Guild Chapels (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); St Mary’s Hall (about 90 meters away); The Tower & Spire (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.
 
Also see . . .
1. Coventry City Council. (Submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Coventry City Council on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
3. Council House, Coventry on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
The Council House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. The Council House Marker
Coventry City Council Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. Coventry City Council Hall
Statues above the Entrance to Coventry City Council Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
4. Statues above the Entrance to Coventry City Council Hall
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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