Drapers' Hall, Coventry

Drapers' Hall

Drapers' Hall
General information
Address Bayley Lane, Coventry
Coordinates 52°24′28″N 1°30′26″W / 52.40764°N 1.50713°W / 52.40764; -1.50713Coordinates: 52°24′28″N 1°30′26″W / 52.40764°N 1.50713°W / 52.40764; -1.50713
Construction started 1831
Completed 1832
Owner Coventry City Council
Design and construction
Architect Thomas Rickman

Drapers' Hall is a historic building (Grade II* listed)[1] in the Cathedral Quarter of Coventry built in 1832 by the Drapers' Company, a large trading guild in Coventry.[2] The building was the third on the site and was the headquarters of the guild.[3]

History

Drapers' Hall was constructed 1831-32 in Greek Revival style to be the headquarters of the Coventry Drapers' Guild[3] and an east wing was added in 1864.[4]

The basement of the building was used as an air raid shelter for 200 people during the Second World War.[5]

It was also used as a church centre.[5]

Architecture

The building is built in Greek Revival style and was designed by Thomas Rickman.[6]

See also

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References

  1. "Draper's Hall, Coventry". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  2. "Drapers' Hall". Visit Heart of England. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Heritage and history". Coventry Society. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  4. "Drapers' Hall". Heritage Open Days. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  5. 1 2 "Drapers Hall to become Coventry music centre". BBC News Online. BBC. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  6. "Drapes Lifted Off Historic Hall". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
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