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Nuneaton Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Nuneaton

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Nuneaton history

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Early history

Nuneaton was originally an Anglo-Saxon settlement known as ‘Etone’ or ‘Eaton’, which translates literally as ‘settlement by water’, referring to the River Anker. In the early 12th century, the settlement came under the control of the Beaumont family. The nunnery was closed in 1539 during King Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries, and subsequently fell into ruin. The Battle of Bosworth, the last significant battle of the Wars of the Roses occurred 5 miles (8.0 km) to the north-west of the town in nearby Leicestershire.

The growth of industry

In the mid-17th century, a silk ribbon weaving industry became established in the local area which included Nuneaton, Bedworth, Coventry and much of North Warwickshire. This industry was enhanced by the arrival of French Hugenot immigrants in the latter part of the century, who brought with them new techniques. Coal mining was recorded locally as early as 1338, however the lack of efficient transport and primitive mining techniques kept the industry on a small scale. In the early 19th century the industry was struggling to compete against the factory produced textiles from northern manufacturers, and the local weavers resisted adopting factory production methods as they valued their independence.

Civic history

A local board of health had been set up in Nuneaton in 1848 to provide the town with necessary infrastructure such as paved roads, clean drinking water, street lighting and sewerage. The old parish included the settlements of Attleborough and Stockingford. The parish was joined with Chilvers Coton parish in 1894 to form an urban district.

Second World War

130 people were killed, 380 houses were destroyed and over 10,000 damaged. 130 people died in the heaviest bombing raid on Nuneaton on 17 May 1941.

Postwar to present

In 1947 the architect and town planner Frederick Gibberd was appointed to create a masterplan to redevelop the bomb damaged town centre. The redevelopment, which continued until the 1960s included the features typical of town planning from that era, including a new ringroad, indoor shopping centre, administrative centre and library.

Nuneaton landmarks

Mount Judd is a conical shaped former spoil heap, 158 metres (518 ft) high made from spoil from the former Judkins Quarry. In May 2018 it was voted the best UK landmark in an online poll for the Daily Mirror newspaper. Roanne Fountain, also known as the Dandelion Fountain, was built in 2000 and features 385 spraying arms which spray out 50,000 gallons of water per hour.

Nuneaton geography / climate

Nuneaton is 8 miles (13 km) north of Coventry, 18 miles (29 km) east of Birmingham, 16 miles (26 km) south-west of Leicester and 103 miles (166 km) northwest of London. The River Anker runs through the town, which is prone to regular flooding from the Anker.

Districts and suburbs of Nuneaton

Abbey Green Arbury Attleborough (including Maple Park) Bermuda Caldwell Camp Hill Chapel End (including The Shires) Chilvers Coton Galley Common Griff Grove Farm Heath End Hill Top Hill Top.

You can visit Nuneaton places with Walkfo Nuneaton to hear history at Nuneaton’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Nuneaton has 41 places to visit in our interactive Nuneaton map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Nuneaton, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Nuneaton places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Nuneaton & the surrounding areas.

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Best Nuneaton places to visit

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Nuneaton has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Nuneaton’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Nuneaton’s information audio spots:

Marston Jabbet Marston Jabbet is a hamlet near Bulkington, Warwickshire, England. In the Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales of 1870-72 the hamlet had a population of 93.

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