Coventry
Sign in to saveCoventry ( or rarely ) is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands county, in England, on the River Sherbourne. Coventry had been a large settlement for centuries. Founded in the early Middle Ages, its city status was formally recognised in a charter of 1345. The city is governed by Coventry City Council, and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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Coventry is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough located in England's West Midlands region that has been a significant settlement since the early Middle Ages, with its formal city status granted by charter in 1345. The city remains important today as a major urban center governed by both Coventry City Council and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
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- Locality
- Coventry
- Region
- England
- Country
- United Kingdom
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- History
- Origins and toponymy
- Medieval
- Tudor period
- Civil War and aftermath
- Industrial age
- Great War (1914–1918)
- Urban expansion and development
- German bombing of Coventry
- Post-Second World War
- Redevelopment
- Boom and bust
- 21st century
- Geography
- Climate
- City boundaries
- Suburbs and other surrounding areas
- Compass
- Places of interest
- Cathedral
- Cultural institutions
- Demographics
- Government and politics
- Local and national government
- Council affiliation
- Twinning with other cities; "city of peace and reconciliation"
- Arts and culture
- Literature and drama
- Music and cinema
- Customs and traditions
- The Coventry Flag
- Venues and shopping
- Sport
- Football
- Rugby Union
- Rugby League
- Speedway
- Ice hockey
- Stock car racing
- Cricket
- Athletics
- Field hockey
- Golf
- Other
- Economy
- Redevelopment
- Media
- Radio
- Written media
- Television news
- Digital-only media
- Public services
- Emergency services
- Healthcare
- Electricity
- Waste management
- Transport
- Roads
- Railway
- Light rail
- Buses
- Air
- Water
- Accent
- Origins
- Coventry and Birmingham accents
- Coventry accent on television
- Honours
- Education
- Universities and further education colleges
- Schools
- Notable people associated with Coventry
- History and politics
- Science, technology and business
- The arts
- Sports
- Freedom of the City
- Individuals
- Military units
- Organisations and Groups
- See also
- References
- Sources
- Further reading
- External links
Coventry ( or rarely ) is a cathedral city and metropolitan borough in the West Midlands county, in England, on the River Sherbourne. Coventry had been a large settlement for centuries. Founded in the early Middle Ages, its city status was formally recognised in a charter of 1345. The city is governed by Coventry City Council, and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Formerly part of Warwickshire until 1451, and again from 1842 to 1974, Coventry had a population of 345,324 at the 2021 census, making it the tenth largest city in England and the 13th largest in the United Kingdom.