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

Drinking in an Old English Town

Welch Harp, 22 Market Street

These premises have been known by different names during their history:	FROM	TO	NAME
	1832	1835	HARP
	1845	1881	WELCH HARP
	1886	1925	MARKET VAULTS, MARKET (HALL) TAVERN, HOLE IN THE WALL
The Welch harp was an early form of harp with three rows of strings, used on pub signs because of its distinct shape and perhaps the licensee's connection with Wales. Welch is an early spelling of Welsh before the latter spelling became standardised. In 1832 this was just a liquor shop but In 1835 it was referred to as just the HARP. Later the sign had become the WELCH HARP. On 25th December 1925 this pub closed after payment of compensation. At the time of closure it was owned by Phipps of Northampton.
LICENSEES: 1850 - 1858 George Lockington 1858 Lydia Lockington (married William Brown 1858) 1858 - 1868 William Brown 1871 - 1881 Lydia Brown
Street plan of 1851