City Daily Photo Theme Day - Where I Belong

On the first day of each month City Daily Photo bloggers participate in a
Theme Day.  The topic today is 'Where I Belong'.

For me, the answer is 'in and around Coventry, England'.

It is where I am, and I'm making the most of it.
Like last Wednesday.  The sun was out and my husband
and I went into town and joined a tour of the ruins of
Coventry's first Cathedral founded in the 12th century.

Ruins of St Mary's Priory and Cathedral 

This walkway goes around the edge of what
was the nave of the former Cathedral.

The timber building (left) is 15th century Lychgate House and
the stone building ahead (and below) is the former Blue Coat School.
The scene is historic.

The remains of the former Cathedral line
the path on the left.

The tour lasted 30 minutes. I can show
more of it soon.  Tomorrow, I'm going
to show some photos inside the new Coventry Cathedral.

For more 'Where I belong' photos from around the world,
please follow the link - HERE.

Hill Top

Coventry City Centre

Looking uphill towards Priory Row

Hill Top is a 'lane' that has so much

history around it, I just don't know where to begin.

What I can say is that it originated possibly in the 1600's 

as a track.  It was on a map in 1749.

Believe me, there was plenty going on here

as early as the 11th century.  

Have a look HERE.

B Is For Building...

....one of three Georgian town houses in Coventry.

The sign outside tells the whole story.

I love to imagine how this City must have looked

before World War II.

Priory Row is just behind Coventry Cathedral. 

Participating in ABC Wednesday

It's Wednesday.  Hard to believe.  Sunshine today but

the dreaded rain is starting just about now.

Ugh!

Look Up - There Are Messages To Be Found

This is one of two small windows inside the tower of  Blue Coat School.  On the opposite side is a similar window with the words, 'Refurbished 1999'.  I love the design.  Photos below give you an idea of the structure from inside and outside.  It really does pay to look up...there are messages to be found. 

Blue Coat School, designed by James Murray in Gothic Style  

The new Blue Coat School (above) was built in 1856/7 over part of the remains of the medieval cathedral that was demolished by Henry VIII and which also served as the priory  church of the Benedictine monastery.  This building replaced the first school building (c1714-1855) which was structurally unsound by the mid 19th century.

Priory Row - Georgian Architecture & Historic 15th Century Cottages

Along side Holy Trinity Church you will find Priory Row.  The restored Georgian buildings give us an idea of how Coventry looked before World War II when much of the City Centre was destroyed.  The 15th Century Cottages are in the distance and were formerly three separate dwelling places.