In researching my family members I see that the Coates family had property in Butcher's Row immediately prior to 1900. I believe the females were involved with parasol repair - their property had an umbrella hanging outside in the Frith photographs, whilst the chaps were master sweeps. Does anyone have a photograph of the family premises?
Bjorn Cynic
Memories and Nostalgia - Ancestors in Butcher's Row
Helen F Warrington
2 of 3Wed 22nd Jan 2025 5:34pm
Hi Bjorn, welcome to the forum
There are quite a few pictures of the street scene with the umbrella. On the Butcher Row topic here and at Coventry Digital here.
And some even better ones from before the shop opened.
There are quite a few pictures of the street scene with the umbrella. On the Butcher Row topic 
And some even better ones from before the shop opened.