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

Ford’s Hospital

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. Ford’s Hospital Marker

Inscription. Ford’s Hospital Named after William Ford who’s will of 1509 endowed the almshouses. Built around a narrow court yard it is one of the most perfect examples of timber framed architecture in the country. Badly damaged by an air raid of November 1940 but rebuilt with original timbers 1951-53.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Notable Buildings.

Location. 52° 24.386′ N, 1° 30.63′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. It is at the intersection of Greyfriars Lane and Barracks Way, on the left when traveling south on Greyfriars Lane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 2GY, 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Christchurch Spire (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Dresden Place (about 120 meters away); Grey Friars Gate (about 120 meters away); The Council House (about 150 meters away); Godiva (about 180 meters away); The Quadrant (about 180 meters away); Angela Brazil (about 180 meters away); Dame Ellen Terry (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Also see . . . Ford’s Hospital on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. Ford’s Hospital Marker

Ford’s Hospital Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

3. Ford’s Hospital Entrance

Ford’s Hospital
Alms house for old ladies of Coventry

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.