Kirby House | |
Architectural Style: | Georgian |
Address: | 16 Little Park Street |
Location Town: | Coventry |
Location Country: | England |
Coordinates: | 52.4062°N -1.5088°W |
Completion Date: | 1735 |
Renovation Date: | 1981-1982 |
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, a solicitor and clerk to the county's magistrates, who bought it in 1874.[2] It was built by Richard Bird (1690-1725), who was born and died in Coventry.
, the building is occupied by the Citizens Advice Bureau.[3]
The front of the house dates back to around 1735, but the façade may have been taken from an earlier building.[4]
The building received slight damage during the Coventry Blitz.[5] The interior was completely restored from 1980 to 1982.[2]