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, a solicitor and clerk to the county's magistrates,[2] who bought it in 1874.[3] It was built by Richard Bird (1690-1725), who was born and died in Coventry.

Kirby House
Kirby House in 2012
General information
Architectural styleGeorgian
Address16 Little Park Street
Town or cityCoventry
CountryEngland
Coordinates52.40615°N 1.50880°W / 52.40615; -1.50880
Completedc. 1735
Renovated1981-1982

As of 2021, the building is occupied by the Citizens Advice Bureau.[4]

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.[2]

The building received slight damage during the Coventry Blitz.[5] The interior was completely restored from 1980 to 1982.[3]

See also
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References
  1. "Kirby House and Forecourt Railings, Coventry". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  2. "Georgian Splendour Of Kirby House Saved". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 25 August 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  3. "High Street Conservation Area". Coventry Walks. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  4. "Citizens Advice Coventry". Coventry Information Directory. Coventry City Council.
  5. Orland, Rob. "What did Coventry lose?". Historic Coventry. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 28 September 2012.


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