View From The Bus

Gosford Street and Far Gosford Street

I am on the top deck of a bus leaving Coventry City Centre

heading down Gosford Street (above) towards Far Gosford Street (below).

Next trip I'm going to jump off the bus and have a closer look

at these old buildings currently being restored.

The modern buildings in the first photograph are

student accommodation.

Have a good weekend :).

Calcott Brothers Manufacturers

Calcott Bros. Ltd., Far Gosford Street

Established in 1885. Made bicycles in 1886 and moved here in 1896.

Built motorcycles in 1905 and in

1913 they began manufacturing motorcars until 1924

when the company was taken over by Singer.

I am hoping that the window on the left will 

qualify for Monday Mural.  Here is a closer look below.

I do like these historical windows.

This Renaissance-style exterior has always caught my eye.

It is red brick with cream terracotta.

The company offices faced the road here.  The factory complex was

to the rear.  The building is now used for student accommodation.

Below is a clever sign in the shape of a

Calcott radiator which tells the whole story.  You will

need to click on image to enlarge.

So there you have it - 

1896

Calcott Bros. Ltd.

Participating in MONDAY MURAL

The Cranes Have Landed

Far Gosford Street

This street was the main route out of

medieval Coventry towards Leicester and London.

Looks like they are planning to build something tall.

I'll see what I can find out

and will report back next week,

hopefully with some shots under blue skies.

Would love to find some nice historic buildings too.

Have a good weekend, AND

thanks for your comments - most appreciated.

Participating in Skywatch Friday