Highfield Road.
Highfield Road was a football stadium in the city of Coventry, England. It was the home ground for Coventry City F.C. for 106 years.
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What was Coventry ground called?
From 1899 to 2005, Coventry City played at Highfield Road. The 32,609-capacity Coventry Building Society Arena (named the Ricoh Arena until 2021) was opened in August 2005 to replace Highfield Road. (as Singers F.C.)
Where was Coventry old ground?
Highfield Road
The club as a result was known as Singers FC until 1898 when the name was changed to Coventry City. Early matches were played at Dowells Field, off Binley Road until a move to Stoke Road in 1887 before the move to the Highfield Road site in 1899.
When was Highfield Road demolished?
In 1936, to celebrate City’s promotion back to Division 2 and with gates regularly topping 25,000, the ‘rotting planks’ of the original 1899 stand were demolished to make way for a new main stand at a cost of £14,000.
Why did Coventry City move stadiums?
On 23 March 2013, Coventry City moved all its staff and club shop stock from the venue after a long dispute over rent and access to matchday revenue with the club. Coventry City agreed to play their home games at Northampton Town’s Sixfields Stadium to ensure that they fulfilled their fixtures.
What is the oldest pub in Coventry?
The Golden Cross is one of the oldest pubs in Coventry, West Midlands, and one of the longest-established alcohol-serving venues in England.
Golden Cross, Coventry.
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| Opened | 1583 |
What is the oldest ground in England?
Bramall Lane
Bramall Lane in Sheffield is the oldest football ground in England still in use today. The ground was originally built for cricket but has been used for football since at least 1861. What is this? Both Sheffield FC and Sheffield United have used the stadium for home matches.
What is Browns in Coventry now called?
Metropolis is on Earl Street in the building previously known as Drapers Bar as well as also going by the name Browns in the past.
Did Coventry used to be in Warwickshire?
Coventry’s position as part of Warwickshire changed in 1972 with the Local Government Act, which integrated Coventry into the West Midlands.
What accent do people from Coventry speak?
Local Dialect
Where does the Coventry and Warwickshire accent come from? It turns out, according to Prof Carl Chinn, that it’s a mix of Anglo Saxon and Norse.
When did Coventry City move from Highfield Road?
2005
Thank you for subscribing! Today marks 17 years since Coventry City Football Club played their last game at Highfield Road before their move to what was then called the Ricoh Arena. The stadium was home to the Sky Blues for all but six years of its existence, from 1899 to 2005.
Why did Coventry sell Highfield Road?
However, it lacked facilities compared to the new stadia of similar-sized clubs, which was one of the main causes of the move to the Ricoh Arena. Another reason for relocation was that parking facilities in the local area were inadequate.
Who sold Highfield Road?
This was a pivotal moment, and one which Geoffrey Robinson later described as ‘a disastrous mistake’. He said: ‘We sold Highfield Road outright in order to do it. ‘The whole thing, as it turned out with hindsight, was a disastrous mistake for the club.
What does the elephant mean in Coventry?
Animals were often treated as religious symbols and the elephant is seen, not only as a beast so strong that he can carry a tower – Coventry’s castle – full of armed men, but also as a symbol of Christ’s redemption of the human race.
Why did Wasps move Coventry?
The deal fell through, however, and Hayes sold his stake in the club to Derek Richardson. The new owner realised desperate measures were needed if the club was to survive, so he took the unusual decision to relocate from High Wycombe to the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. Fans were naturally bemused and disappointed.
What is the ethnic makeup of Coventry?
Ethnicity and religion
The second largest ethnic group in Coventry is Asian/Asian British (16.3%), followed by White Other, which includes White Irish, White Gypsy or Irish Traveller, and White Other White (7.2%). Census 2021 data by ethnicity will be available later in 2022.
Why are there so many Irish in Coventry?
Irish people have settled in Coventry for over four centuries. The greatest population rises were because of the famine in the 19th century and for work in the 20th century. The most common occupations were as labourers or in Coventry’s factories, first making silk ribbon and then in the motor industry.
When was the last hanging in Coventry?
August 9 1849
The last public hanging in Coventry took place on August 9 1849 and it proved quite a spectacle – with an estimated 20,000 people turning out to watch. Plenty is known about the event and who the convicted criminal who went to their death on the gallows was.
What was Turtle Bay in Coventry before?
Formerly a unit used by Wilko Ltd and next door to the Slug and Lettuce, Turtle Bay’s arrival in Coventry has been a long time coming after a Coventry bar/restaurant was first announced back in 2018.
Which is the oldest ground in the world?
Sandygate has been recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the “Oldest Football Ground in the World”. On 26 December 1860, the world’s first inter-club football match was played at the ground, Hallam taking on Sheffield F.C. The ground offers viewing for spectators from 3 sides of the pitch.
What is the oldest thing in the UK?
According to some, the Fortingall Yew has lived for what might be 5,000 years, making it the oldest living thing in Britain.