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Hertford Street, COVENTRY, CV1 1LB

The Phoenix, by George Wagstaff, a sculpture in Hertford Street that symbolises the rebuilding of Coventry after World War II. Originally made in 1962, and unveiled by HRH Princess Margaret, it was re-cast in bronze in 1983. It was re-sited to its present location in 1987 (see Image]).

Plaque on the base of Image THE PHOENIX by GEORGE WAGSTAFFE 1962 This sculpture which symbolises the rebuilding of Coventry was unveiled May 1962 by H.R.H Princess Margaret. Re-cast in bronze 1983, and unveiled June 1984 by the Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor W.S. Brandish JP re-sited her in 1987

The Peeping Tom head and shoulders sculpture is currently located in Hertford Street, mounted high up over the entrance to the covered walkway. It was originally a public house sign. It is not known who made it.

The Peeping Tom head and shoulders sculpture is located in Hertford Street, over the entrance to the covered walkway. It was originally a public house sign. There is more information about the sculpture on the Coventry Society website at: https://www.coventrysociety.org.uk/public-art-in-coventry/peeping-tom.html Coventry is a large city in the West Midlands, on the River Sherbourne. It is some 16 miles southeast of Birmingham and 85 miles northwest of London. There is evidence of occupation earlier, but the present settlement grew around the abbey of St Mary, founded in 1043, and Coventry became an important medieval city. Over the centuries the principal industries have been weaving, watch making, cycle manufacturing and the production of motor vehicles. The city centre has been almost entirely rebuilt following bombing damage in WWII and includes a new cathedral built in 1962.

- who was blinded for breaking the ‘no peeping’ rule when Lady Godiva rode naked through the streets of Coventry.

The former central Post Office, which opened in 1902 and closed in 2008, now houses an oriental food specialist on the ground floor. The upper floors are used by Coventry University. In 2008: Image]

Looking along buildings on Hertford Square.

Former main post office, opened in 1902 (architect W T Oldrieve) and altered and extended in 1923 (architect D N Dyke). It closed in 2008 and now houses an oriental food store.

If only the lovely purple colour would hide the scent of pee here.

This is a student residence for Coventry University. The building was previously the main Coventry Post Office.