Drapers' Hall, Coventry
Drapers' Hall | |
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Drapers' Hall | |
General information | |
Address | Bayley Lane, Coventry |
Coordinates | 52°24′28″N 1°30′26″W / 52.40764°N 1.50713°WCoordinates: 52°24′28″N 1°30′26″W / 52.40764°N 1.50713°W |
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
- ↑ "Draper's Hall, Coventry". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ↑ "Drapers' Hall". Visit Heart of England. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- 1 2 "Heritage and history". Coventry Society. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ↑ "Drapers' Hall". Heritage Open Days. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- 1 2 "Drapers Hall to become Coventry music centre". BBC News Online. BBC. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ↑ "Drapes Lifted Off Historic Hall". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
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