Kirby House, Coventry
16 Little Park Street (also known as Kirby House) is a Georgian townhouse (Grade II* listed)[1] in central Coventry, West Midlands, England. It is one of two remaining Georgian buildings on the street and three in the city centre (the other two being 7 Little Park Street and 11 Priory Row). The name Kirby House comes from Thomas Hulston Kirby who bought it in 1874.[2]
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 Kirby House is currently owned by the Citizens Advice Bureau. | |
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| Architectural style | Georgian |
| Address | 16 Little Park Street |
| Town or city | Coventry |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 52°24′22″N 1°30′32″W |
| Completed | c. 1735 |
| Renovated | 1981-2 |
| Owner | Coventry Citizens Advice Bureau |
History
7 Little Park Street was built around the same time.
The front of the house dates back to around 1735, but the façade may have been taken from an earlier building.[3]
The building received slight damage during the Coventry Blitz.[4] The interior was completely restored from 1980–1982.[2]
See also
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References
- "Kirby House and Forecourt Railings, Coventry". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- "High Street Conservation Area". Coventry Walks. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- "Georgian Splendour Of Kirby House Saved". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 25 August 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
- Orland, Rob. "What did Coventry lose?". Historic Coventry. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
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