This one seems to be a mistaken entry, only appearing in James' Coventry Street Directory between 1929 and 1932, showing H. George, seemingly as a licensee. Additional research by Geoff Sherratt appears to prove ". . . that The Magnet was never a pub at all but a men's outfitter's".
Photo courtesy of Helen Cross.
 Smithford Street during the Godiva Procession of 1911. The Magnet is just to the right of the stone barracks building.
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