History of the Cycle Industry in Coventry

Tutor: Steve Bagley

This course, based at Coventry Transport Museum, will cover the history of the road transport industry in Coventry, beginning with the birth of the cycle industry. We will look at its growth and how it eventually gave way to the car industry.

We will focus on the people who worked in the industry, exploring what their lives were like and how it changed Coventry physically, socially and economically.

Places on Open Learning courses are very limited and sell quickly. You can book now using a credit or debit card, or even Paypal.

Proof of concession will be required upon arrival. Concessions: Friends of the Herbert, Passport to Leisure, Art Fund members, Museum Association members