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

Blue Coat School

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

1. Blue Coat School Marker

Inscription. Blue Coat School Opened as a charity school in 1714 rebuilt on the same site 1856-7 with Gothic architecture in the style of a French chateau. The two octagonal stone towers embody bases of towers of the ruined Monastic Church of St Mary dating from 1043. The school closed in 1940.

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The north west tower survived into the 17th century and was converted into a house. In about 1714 it was taken over by the new charity school for girls. Much of the tower was demolished in 1857 when the present school building was erected to a design by James Murray.
The lowermost parts of the medieval tower does survive and its exterior is best seen at the bottom of the steps on the next level down.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 52° 24.546′ N, 1° 30.537′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Trinity Street and New Buildings, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2-10 Trinity Street, Coventry, England CV1 1FL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The North West Tower (here, next to this marker); Pier 3 South (a few steps from this marker); The West Front

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(a few steps from this marker); The South West Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier 3 North (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Godiva’s Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lychgate Cottages (within shouting distance of this marker); Gift To The People Of Coventry (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Coventry.

Also see . . .
1. Welcome To Holy Trinity!. (Submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Blue Coat School on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

2. Blue Coat School Marker

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Blue Coat School Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018

3. Blue Coat School Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 80 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 14, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.