Indian Columbus

Spon Street in Coventry, renowned for its row of historic timber-framed buildings, is home to many architectural treasures dating back to the medieval and early modern periods. Among them is the Green Dragon , a remarkable structure that continues to capture attention with its Tudor-style façade. While it now stands proudly on Spon Street, its story began elsewhere—and that makes it even more fascinating. 🐉 From Much Park Street to Spon Street What many visitors may not realize is that the Green Dragon building was originally located at 122 Much Park Street , not on Spon Street. The rear block of the building dates back to around 1450 , when it was constructed as a hall house . It featured a hearth and two upper floors used as chambers—typical of domestic architecture in the late medieval period. The front block was added later, forming an extended residential structure linked by a passage that led to a courtyard. After suffering damage and neglect—particularly due to bombing duri...