Drapers' Hall, Coventry

Drapers' Hall
Drapers' Hall
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General information
AddressBayley Lane, Coventry
Coordinates52°24′28″N 1°30′26″W / 52.40764°N 1.50713°W / 52.40764; -1.50713
Construction started1831
Completed1832
OwnerCoventry City Council
Design and construction
Architect(s)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 present building is believed to the third guildhall on the site.[3][4]

History

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

The building is built in Greek Revival style and was designed by Thomas Rickman and Henry Hutchinson.[1]

Access

The building has been opened to the public under the auspices of the Heritage Open Days scheme.[3]

See also

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References

  1. ^ a b "Draper's Hall, Coventry". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  2. ^ "Drapers' Hall". Visit Heart of England. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Drapes Lifted Off Historic Hall". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 15 September 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Heritage and history". Coventry Society. Archived from the original on 15 October 2011. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
  5. ^ "Drapers' Hall". Heritage Open Days. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  6. ^ a b "Drapers Hall to become Coventry music centre". BBC News Online. BBC. 20 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2012.