Coventry Music Museum Curator Pete Chambers BEM writes for the Observer.
Rosie’s Retro Bazaar
This Saturday (27th May), look out for Rosie’s Retro Bazaar – the new vintage market in town at Drapers’ Hall Coventry, 1 Bayley Lane at 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Here you can find a unique selection of items from the twentieth century, including homewares, furniture, clothing, jewellery, and more.
At Rosie’s Retro Bazaar, they are committed to encouraging reuse and recycle, while also showcasing the best of what vintage has to offer whilst having fun.
Whether you’re looking for a unique piece to complete your home, or just want to explore the wonderful world of vintage, they invite you to explore our bazaar.
It all sounds very exciting at the 2-Tone Village will be represented along with over forty stallholders including: Kitchenalia, homewares and collectibles, Decorative ceramics and pottery, TV & Film Memorabilia, Books & Vinyl, Crafts inspired by vintage patterns and trends, Clothing and fashion accessories – including jewellery – for both men and women and Mid-century Furniture.
They also have artisan bakers and Dhillon’s Brewery beer on tap.
10 unusual places to visit in Coventry
If you’ve lived in Coventry for quite a while, you may think you’ve done it all and seen everything. But there’s more to the city than meets the eye.
There are plenty of unusual places to visit in and around Coventry, from weird museums to hidden gems.
This list is a great place to start if you have families or friends visiting you, or if you’re just looking for something different to do. So why not work your way through it and tick of all the unusual places to visit in Coventry now!
The Unifresher website have put together a top ten, so here it is plus a micro comment from the site:
1. The Coventry Watch Museum Project in Spon Street,( takes you back to the golden age of watchmaking in the city, which is pretty impressive.)
2. The Criterion Theatre in Earlsdon, (is an intimate and quirky venue showcasing a variety of plays and performances)
3. The Weaver’s House in Upper Spon Street,( This beautifully restored medieval building once belonged to a master weaver and now offers a glimpse into the lives of Coventry’s textile workers. )
4. Coventry Canal Basin, (Canal Basin is both an unusual place to visit in the city, as well as peaceful. )
5. The Charterhouse, the historic building itself offers a unique glimpse into the past.)
6. The Coventry Music Museum on Ball Hill, (It’s definitely one of the best attractions in and top unusual places to visit in Coventry.)
7. The Phil Silvers Archival Museum at Fargo, (The museum is like a treasure trove of memorabilia, providing insight into his life)
8. Coventry Transport Museum at Millennium Place, (If you happen to like cars and transport, this is a great unusual place to visit in Coventry.)
9. The Lunt Roman Fort in Baginton (This unique archaeological site features a partially reconstructed Roman fort that provides a glimpse into life in Roman Britain.) and
10. Fargo Village. ( This creative hub is home to an eclectic mix of independent retailers, artists, and food vendors).
