Summary
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 present building is believed to the third guildhall on the site.[3][4]
| Drapers' Hall | |
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 Drapers' Hall | |
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| General information | |
| Address | Bayley Lane, Coventry |
| Coordinates | 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(s) | Thomas Rickman |
History edit
Drapers' Hall was constructed 1831-32 to be the headquarters of the Coventry Drapers' Guild,[4] and an east wing was added in 1864.[5]
The basement of the building was used as an air raid shelter for 200 people during the Second World War.[6]
It was also used as a church centre. In 2012 it was reported that the building would be converted into a music centre.[6]
Architecture edit
The building is built in Greek Revival style and was designed by Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson.[1]
Access edit
The building has been opened to the public under the auspices of the Heritage Open Days scheme.[3]
See also edit
External links edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Draper's Hall, Coventry". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ "Drapers' Hall". Visit Heart of England. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Drapes Lifted Off Historic Hall". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Heritage and history". Coventry Society. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ "Drapers' Hall". Heritage Open Days. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- ^ a b "Drapers Hall to become Coventry music centre". BBC News Online. BBC. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.