Royalty On The Road Collection Coventry Transport Museum |
Monday 30 April 2012
Jaguar.....The Car
Sunday 29 April 2012
Just Swanning Around in Coventry
Saturday 28 April 2012
Mystery Reflections....in Coventry
Friday 27 April 2012
Honestly, This Is Coventry, England!
Beautiful, isn't it.
This area has been closed for ages. What a treat is was to walk through here today between the train station and City Centre. I can't resist those peach blossoms and here I can photograph a few tulips too. Well done, City Council gardeners. Nice job.
Greyfriars Green, Coventry (just off the Ring Road) |
Thursday 26 April 2012
Five Minutes Outside Coventry
Bretford, England |
Wednesday 25 April 2012
Half An Hour of Sunshine Today
But in truth this was taken on Monday.
The sun was out, blossoms abound and here is yet another view of the Old Rope Walk to share with you. It is my hope that when I walk by here again, remaining parts of this railing surrounding the garden will not be missing. 'Do not touch', I say!!!!!
Old Rope Walk, Lady Herbert's Garden, City Centre, Coventry |
Tuesday 24 April 2012
Monday 23 April 2012
St George's Day and Shakespeare's Birthday too.
In celebration of St. George's Day, here is a scene from Binley Road, Coventry, today. There is always a flag flying here but a new St. George's flag has been raised for this special day.
Also, in celebration of Shakespeare's birthday, here are some words from Shakespeare's Henry V, Act 3, Scene 1, 1.31:
'I see you stand like greyhounds in the slips,
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit; and, upon this charge
Cry God for Harry, England and St George!'
Straining upon the start. The game's afoot:
Follow your spirit; and, upon this charge
Cry God for Harry, England and St George!'
Sunday 22 April 2012
From Russia With Love.....This Bench?
That is the question.
When I discovered this creation I was disappointed that there was no information (that I could see) telling me about it. Well, I have since learned that Coventry was first twinned (in 1944) with Stalingrad, Russia. And, Stalingrad has since changed its name to Volgograd (in 1961). To mark the 65th Anniversary of the twinning of these two Cities, Volgograd presented a bench and other gifts to Coventry. Could this be the bench which is said to be located in Hales Street somewhere between Volgograd Place and the Peace Gardens. Most likely, 'Yes'. In the meantime....I think this bench is a work of art.
Next to Volgograd Place, Coventry |
Saturday 21 April 2012
Ooooooh! Nice Bench Over There.......
Walking from Swanswell Pool towards Coventry City centre takes you under the Ring Road. I used to find it a little intimidating walking under the Ring Road. Not now. Tomorrow I will focus in on that intriguing bench I can see ahead of me. See you then for a closer look and a little story too.
Friday 20 April 2012
Coventry Cupcakes....Granddaughter Style.
Thursday 19 April 2012
Cook Street Gate, Coventry
Wednesday 18 April 2012
Classy Graffiti?
Classy - YES. Graffiti - NO.
This wonderful artwork can be found in Cook Street at the back of the museum. I understand that the MBRT1 registration stands for 'Museum of British Road Transport' (former name of the museum). There is more but my view was obstructed by a van. Maybe next time I can get a shot of the whole door.
Coventry Transport Museum |
Tuesday 17 April 2012
Three Spires of Coventry....Oops!
No! This is a photo of two of three Coventry spires (St Michael's Cathedral on left and Holy Trinity Church on the right) and the Old Fire Station Tower nearby. I have used a similar photo before (17th March, 2012) but I was never entirely happy with it. So this will be a replacement.
Taken from Lady Herbert's Garden (Old Rope Walk), Coventry |
The 'Three Spires' I refer to in the title are the three spires that have dominated the City skyline since the 14th century. The spire not pictured is that of Christ Church (of which only the spire survives).
Monday 16 April 2012
Baa Baa Baa Baa..........?
Translation: Any food for us?
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Countryside just outside Coventry in Stoneleigh |
Sunday 15 April 2012
And The Winning Ryder Cup Team Is.....?
Saturday 14 April 2012
Good Grazing Near Binley Road, Coventry
St Bartholomew's Church, Brinklow Road, Coventry |
Friday 13 April 2012
I Spy With My Little Eye.....
....the Grand National Winner. This carved horse gave up no clues when I looked him closely in the eye. So I will just have to guess who the winner will be tomorrow. The race is run at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool and I will be watching it on TV in Coventry. Good Luck!
Thursday 12 April 2012
Coventry City Centre Green Space....in progress...
Space between Primark and Holy Trinity Church |
Wednesday 11 April 2012
Considering A Great Escape....Well, Maybe Not!
Yes, it is rather busy on A46 (TGI Island) and likely to be so for some time due to roadworks. So these three are best placed for the time being.
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Walking From Coventry Train Station to City Centre
Monday 9 April 2012
Meet Charlie....a sweet Coventry dog
Sunday 8 April 2012
Saturday 7 April 2012
Binley Shopping Centre TRIFFIDS
Friday 6 April 2012
Coventry University Library Ventilation Towers
Coventry University's Library Rooftop |
PS. Looking out my window now...that blue sky has disappeared.
Thursday 5 April 2012
Golfing Theme Today: 'Ready for The Masters.....?'
Wednesday 4 April 2012
Somewhere In Coventry (well...our garden)
Tuesday 3 April 2012
Close Up Look Of James Brindley at the Canal Basin
James Brindley, Coventry Canal Basin |
Go on and do a search on the internet to learn a bit more. I did....interesting reading.
Monday 2 April 2012
Canal Basin Entrance...For Boats.
Sunday 1 April 2012
Going UP? Gulson Hospital, Coventry
There is a charming walkway beside the River Sherbourne between Gulson Road and Gosford Street. This staircase caught my eye. I believe it is attached to one of the old Gulson Road Hospital buildings. It looks inviting on a beautiful day like today. No joke. Happy April Fools Day! I'll take the 'elevator' any day.
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