Whitefriars, Coventry
The buildings known as Whitefriars are the surviving fragments of a Carmelite friary founded in 1342 in Coventry, England. It was initially home to a friary until the dissolution of the monasteries. During the 16th century it was owned by John Hales and served as King Henry VIII School, Coventry, before the school moved to St John's Hospital, Coventry. It was home to a workhouse during the 19th century. The buildings are currently used by Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry.
Quick facts
- Type
- Historic
- Location
- Coventry
- Coordinates
- 52.40500, -1.50148
Nearby
Within 500m: 35 cafes, 0 restaurants, 70 businesses, 3 other places
Within 1000m: 108 cafes, 0 restaurants, 260 businesses, 12 other places , 2 hotels
Within 2000m: 191 cafes, 0 restaurants, 588 businesses, 13 other places , 5 hotels
Sources
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Where to eat nearby
Food businesses within approximately 1 km.