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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