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Coventry Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Last night it was announced that Coventry had won its bid to become the City of Culture 2021. It came top above Swansea, Paisley, Stoke-on-Trent and Sunderland. Hull is the current City of Culture;\u00a0 cities bid for the title every 4 years.\u00a0 Hull has gained an investment of around 1 billion and the economy is estimated to have grown by 60 million since it was awarded the title.<\/p>\n

Located in the heart of England, Coventry is the 9th largest city in England. Coventry suffered severe damage during the Second World War.\u00a0 A strike by the Luftwaffe hit Coventry\u2019s historic Cathedral and destroyed many parts of the city. The infamous medieval Spon Street is a must-see when visiting the city. The street dates back to the 12th<\/sup> century and features buildings that have lovingly undergone restoration projects due to wartime damage. Others have been relocated here to form one of the most important collections of timber-framed medieval buildings in England.<\/p>\n

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St Michael statue, Coventry Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Other attractions in the city include St Michael\u2019s Cathedral and the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, located next to the Cathedral ruins in the cultural hub of the city. The legend of Lady Godiva is still prevalent in the city; a statue of the iconic figure stands in the plaza. The Godiva Clock on Broadgate House is another testament. Every hour the clock doors open and Lady Godiva appears on a white horse. Another window opens above her and \u2018Peeping Tom\u2019 makes an appearance, fulfilling the second part of the legend. The free three-day \u2018Godiva Festival\u2019 is an annual event and attracts thousands of festival-goers each year.<\/p>\n

Coventry is easily accessible on a boating holiday; there is a canal basin in the city centre- just a short 10 minute walk from the Cathedral. Hire a narrowboat from our base at Coventry, alternatively Coventry is accessible from our other bases such as Rugby, Stoke Golding and Braunston. Starting a boating holiday in the Heart of England opens up a great variety of route options in beautiful countryside with a fantastic array of villages, cities and attractions to visit- just make sure the City of Culture is one of them!<\/p>\n

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Coventry Canal Basin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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