Coventry B&B Hotels

Coventry prepares an interesting entertainment for its guests; walks to historical sites and visiting museums bring a lot of experience. The oldest building of the city is the Old Grammar School. It was erected in the early 12th century; originally there was a hospital in that building. In 1557, it was decided to reshape the school, which later has operated until 1885. The edifice, which visitors can see today, is only part of the building; one of the school sites was destroyed in 1830.

Not far from the old school is a lovely St. John's Church that was founded in 1344 by the order of Queen Isabella. In the 16th century, a beautiful church has lost its religious status and was converted into a prison. Here cavalier soldiers, imprisoned in 1648 during the English Revolution, served their terms. One of the local sayings - sent to Coventry – is directly connected to this place. It literally translates as ‘commit to prison.’
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