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[sue51, 06/12/2006] Famous for its old and new cathedrals, its relationship with the Motor Industry and Lady Godiva, Coventry is the 11 largest city in the UK with a population of just over 300,000.
Situated around 20 miles South West of Birmingham, it was historically a high industrial region, home to companies such as Rover, Landrover and Lucas and has a large multi-cultural society following high levels of post war immigration to take advantage of the large number of companies situated [more] [sue51, 06/12/2006] Famous for its old and new cathedrals, its relationship with the Motor Industry and Lady Godiva, Coventry is the 11 largest city in the UK with a population of just over 300,000.
Situated around 20 miles South West of Birmingham, it was historically a high industrial region, home to companies such as Rover, Landrover and Lucas and has a large multi-cultural society following high levels of post war immigration to take advantage of the large number of companies situated there.
With the demise of the motor industry, in recent times Coventry has seen a major shit towards customer service provision, and has been utilised as an ideal base for organisations looking to move away from Londons increasing rents, rates and house prices.
Seen by many as a soul-less city, in recent years it has seen major reconstruction and upgrading making it a modern vibrant city. Thankfully, some things like one of the best indoor markets east of the Severn Bridge remain unchanged.
Coventry is also home to 1,000s of students, thanks to the presence of Coventry and Warwick universities, the former originating from the cities relationship with the motor industry, both are now recognised as high quality university providers,
In the heart of the Midlands, Coventry offers easy access to Leamington Spa, Birmingham and Stratford Upon Avon to name a few, and offers much more than many visitors anticipate, making an unusual, yet interesting city to visit. [less]
