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

Drinking in an Old English Town

Vampire Museum, 48 Jordan Well

These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	pre1756	1863	Cock
	1800	1802	Ring of Bells
	1863	1870	Vampire
	1864	1867	Vampire Museum
From 1864 until 1867 the VAMPIRE became known as the VAMPIRE MUSEUM under the tenancy of David Smith, who appeared to have a special interest as "a Bird, Animal, Reptile, and Insect Preserver."
LICENSEES: 1868 - 1869 David Smith (see also at the Warwick Arms and Spirit Vaults, Little Park Street)
Street plan of 1851