The Definitive Guide to the History of
Pubs and Beerhouses in Coventry

Drinking in an Old English Town

Magnet, Smithford Street

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.

Street plan of 1851