King Edward III groat.

Fourteenth Century

In the 14th century, Coventry was the fourth richest city in England and was known as the “capital of the midlands".

Cloth was the most important trade at this time and cloth dyed with woad became famous as 'Coventry Blue'.

Magnificent buildings such as St Michael's Church and St Mary's Guildhall were built. Lots of medieval kings and queens visited Coventry.