Kirby House, Coventry Explained

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]

History

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]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kirby House and Forecourt Railings, Coventry . British Listed Buildings . 28 September 2012.
  2. Web site: High Street Conservation Area . Coventry Walks . 28 September 2012.
  3. Web site: Citizens Advice Coventry . Coventry Information Directory . Coventry City Council.
  4. News: Georgian Splendour Of Kirby House Saved . Coventry and Warwickshire News . 25 August 2000 . 28 September 2012.
  5. Web site: What did Coventry lose? . Rob . Orland . Historic Coventry . 28 September 2012 . 7 April 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170407234816/http://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/blitz/damage.php . dead .