Starley Memorial and Greyfriars Green

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Starley Memorial and Greyfriars Green

Image: © E Gammie Taken: 23 Dec 2015

A memorial to James Starley, one of the pioneers of the cycle industry in Coventry in the late 19th century. The monument was raised in 1884 by public subscription after his death in 1881. Friars House office block stands beyond the green.

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Image Location

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Latitude
52.404146
Longitude
-1.515334