A NEW DISPLAY which tells the tale of industrial history has been pained in Coventry sports centre.
CV Life’s Centre AT7 has been open since 1987 and will now offer an educational reminder of the area as well as swimming, badminton and other activities.
Developed by the Collections team from the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, Coventry Archives and Coventry Transport Museum the piece has photographs and objects show from their collections.
The design fills the entire wall of the corridor leading from the reception to the pool changing rooms.
Martin Roberts, curatorial manager at the Herbert, said: “Courthouse Green and the wider Foleshill area has such a rich history so it’s fantastic to be able to install a display which we hope educates and entertains members at AT7.
“Historical artefacts have a wonderful ability to engage and inform, but they don’t only have to do so in museums and galleries – and while we strongly believe everyone should have access to cultural venues, this is a real opportunity for the Herbert to reach new audiences we might not otherwise have been able to.”
Jordan Morbey, venue manager at AT7, said: “The new display is brilliant and really catches the eye – I’ve seen so many people on their way to the gym or the swimming pool stopping to take it in which is fantastic.
“Displays like this are certainly not something you would usually associate with a sports centre and I think it’s a really good way to help people understand the heritage of their area.”
