The Jigsaw of History Tour
5.00(2)
This tour zig-zags through the city centre away from the cathedrals, and takes participants on a walk through a city which has kept making history by inventing the future. It’s a history that fits together like a jigsaw, come and explore it with us.
Highlights include:
The industrial booms which saw Coventry as the centre of weaving, watch making, bikes and cars.
The most complete part of the City Wall, and learn where the Civil War really started.
The Royal Palace in the city centre where the King and Queen stayed when Coventry was the capital of England.
The story of the inventors who brought us the bicycle and the jet engine.
Different theories as to where the phrase “Sent to Coventry” came from.
Explanations and information about of dozens of artworks around the city centre.
Details of the rich cultural history of Coventry.
Stories of the Phoenix City, the 'City of Tomorrow', risen from the ashes of the Blitz.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The walk is just over two miles and should take two hours and forty-five minutes. It is mostly flat with some inclines and ramps and one small area of cobbles.
- A guided historical walk with a local guide.
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