{"product_id":"111-places-in-coventry-that-you-shouldnt-miss","title":"111 Places in Coventry That You Shouldn't Miss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eCoventry is a city with a rich history, including a medieval influence and an industrial boom. It was targeted by the German Luftwaffe in WWII, flattening its medieval heart and prompting the distinctive look and feel of its center and surrounds. This guidebook invites the inquisitive to explore lesser-known places, such as a quirky homage to 11th-century Lady Godiva, the remnants of the walled city of the English Civil War, the origins of Two-Tone music, and the impact of UK City of Culture 2021 status. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 March 2021\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Emons Verlag GmbH\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoventry, a vibrant city, welcomes residents from all backgrounds and nationalities, creating a rich tapestry of diversity. While modernity defines its skyline, Coventry's historical legacy remains evident in its architectural marvels, artistic treasures, and visionary center. This captivating book delves into the city's hidden origins, revealing its significant medieval influence and its role as a hub for manufacturing cloth, clocks, automobiles, and bicycles during its industrial boom. However, it was its involvement in producing ammunition that made it a target for the German Luftwaffe during World War II, devastating its medieval heart and shaping the unique character of its center and surroundings today. From quirky tributes to Lady Godiva to remnants of the English Civil War-era walled city, from the birthplace of the influential Two-Tone music style to the impact of Coventry's UK City of Culture 2021 status, this unconventional guidebook encourages explorers to venture off the beaten path and discover the city's lesser-known gems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 478g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 136 x 206 x 21 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783740810443\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rob Ganley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44093572841722,"sku":"9783740810443","price":10.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/3c22ae8927a2c0819d6e00d42cac3513.jpg?v=1621191546","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/111-places-in-coventry-that-you-shouldnt-miss","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}