Building Name

“Sportsman’s Arms” Hotel, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry

Date
1937 - 1938
Street
Birmingham Roas A45
District/Town
Allesley, Coventry
County/Country
Warwickshire, England
Work
New Build
Contractor
W H Jones and Sons Limited, Coventry

A pre-war M&B roadhouse on the main A45 to Birmingham. Yet despite its size the ceilings were low. It had a panelled lounge and basic bar and an endless procession of functions room and banqueting suites. Since about 2000 it has been the Quality Hotel.

Reference    Builder 31 December 1937 Page 1211 - plans approved
Reference    Builder 28 January 1938 Page 225
Reference    Builder 4 March 1938 Page 474
Reference    Builder 1 July 1938 Page 39