St Mary’s Guildhall is one of the finest Guildhalls in the country, a rare survivor of the English Civil War and the Blitz. The Guildhall has acted as the centre of power in England during the War of the Roses, housed the crown jewels, been the prison of Mary, Queen of Scots and hosted famous literary figures, such as George Eliot. See the medieval kitchen, one of the best preserved in the country, where feasts fit for kings have been prepared and where the poor were fed during the Victorian era. In the stunning Great Hall, the famous Coventry Tapestry still hangs in its original spot after 500 years. Follow the threads of the medieval wool trade, which made Coventry an important centre of commerce and power St Mary’s Guildhall offers a variety of workshops aimed at a range of ages, designed to inspire historical enquiry, ignite imaginations, and engage learners. The Guildhall based in the heart of Coventry’s medieval quarter, next to the Cathedral ruins and is an ideal place to learn about Coventry’s fascinating history.