The Story of Coventry

Auteur

Peter Walters is known by many as 'Mr Coventry, ' a title he has earned through the innumerable award-winning newspaper features he has written about the city. He is now a freelance copywriter. Peter has lived in Coventry since the 1970s. He is an active member of a local heritage campaigning group (the Coventry Society) and a founder member of the City of Coventry Ambassadors Group.

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The Story of Coventry traces the evolution of the city, from the myths of Godiva, through to the issues, challenges and opportunities facing it in the twenty-first century. Exploring Coventry's heritage through records, architectural developments and anecdotes, it reveals a fascinating and much misunderstood city, whose history is often overshadowed by its bombing during the Second World War. Peter Walters, well known for his numerous newspaper features and active role in local heritage, shows that there is a great deal more to the history of Coventry than first meets the eye. This beautifully illustrated text will delight both residents and visitors alike.