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 Why Coventry isn't Part of Warwickshire 
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Fairly common knowledge, but an interesting bit of history: https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-not-warwickshire-17188376


Thu Nov 28, 2019 9:17 pm
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I just love the picture of the grotty old sign in that article.

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Thu Nov 28, 2019 11:52 pm
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The city council could make an effort, couldn't it.


Fri Nov 29, 2019 11:14 am
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The one near me has had 'COV' removed by the local wags!

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Fri Nov 29, 2019 2:48 pm
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Haha! Like it.


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