Little Park Street

Hi Neil, I don't think that's Kirby House, it's the one that became the Castle Grounds. So the building to the left was the building that is still there?

Ahh you are right Helen - that'll teach me for going off what's written on the archives! I was too excited about the image - I was referring to the one in the foreground which would've been on the east side of LPS.

It's too modern for me to work out but it looks like the right place for the Council buildings. Like Anne I'm hampered by the lack of Old Maps and BFA.

Little Park Street, featuring Kirby House and Register Office

Thanks MR. The small building between Kirby House and the Register Office is where the town was originally separated from the Park by the Red Ditch.

Apols to ask here but can anyone find me the image that I think Dutchman posted some time ago of Bushill's?

This one, Neil? It's on the Cow Lane thread!

That's the one - cheers Cliff

Another Cliff B smasher. Might be better in a dedicated thread but good shot of the Swift/Coventry Machinists Works (later the Roller Rink!) on Cheylesmore. Makes a good comparison with the earlier war damaged shot in a previous post. I think I've added this one before but it's a better/larger shot.

Pretty much where the police station now stands (it's been discussed on here before, I think).

Neil, I believe Edwards printers took over the RH side of the building. My aunt (Dad's twin) worked there as a bookbinder. She provided the Orders of Service for my wedding at Stoke Congregational Church.

What was the building to the right of Kirby House?

It's not Kirby House, it's the Castle. The building to the right was built over a road/drive and I think it was a warehouse but don't quote me. The one to the right of that was an early location for the Coventry Building Society but by the date of the photograph I don't know. Most of those Georgian buildings seem to have been built on silk weaving money and the businesses were tied to the fancy houses.