Lime Trees in Warwick Road

In the early 1960s Coventry Council planned to cut down the lime trees in Warwick Road and build a dual carriageway, compulsorily purchasing the front of garden on the left hand side looking out of Coventry. I have found a number of newspaper cuttings. 47,000 signatures signed a petition. Schoolchildren received a badge for signing the petition. Bill Aston was a leading campaigner, he had not long built his house in Warwick Road. Does anyone remember this?

Before my time Astons but which house was it? Is it still there?

Hi NeilsYard, I believe Bill Aston's house was opposite Henry VIII school. If I remember rightly there was a miniature windmill in the front garden. His widow still lived there for many years after his death and kept a rather vicious looking Alsatian dog.

Ahh yes I know the house now jonboy. The windmill was a bit bigger than 'miniature' IIRC! I don't think it's still there. I should notice - drive past there most days.

145 Warwick Road. The windmill is still there, a bit overgrown now

Aston's old property has now been replaced with this set of Apartments

The house looks gorgeous. It would be great to live there within walking distance of the city and the station.

It does look a better job than I thought they were going to make of it, Linda, yes although there are 24 apartments and this 1 Bedroom is a mere £250k so they are going to make a tidy profit!