Kirby House
Kirby House in 2012
General information
Architectural styleGeorgian
Address16 Little Park Street
Town or cityCoventry
CountryEngland
Coordinates52°24′22″N 1°30′32″W / 52.40615°N 1.50880°W / 52.40615; -1.50880
Completedc. 1735
Renovated1981-1982

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,[2] who bought it in 1874.[3] It was built by Richard Bird (1690-1725), who was born and died in Coventry.

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. 1 2 "Georgian Splendour Of Kirby House Saved". Coventry and Warwickshire News. 25 August 2000. Retrieved 28 September 2012.
  3. 1 2 "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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