The Emporium - at The Wolfe

The Emporium in Foleshill Road is now a grocers/green grocers, but I remember it being a Co-Op when I was growing up. Can anyone tell me, was it built to be a Co-Op, or does anyone know what the building was previously used for?

I am sure it was built as part of Lockhurst Lane Industrial Co-op society, Tricia. I played with the 'WheatSheaf' band in that building. The band was sponsored by the co-op. That was in the sixties. It was called 'Lockhurst Lane' for the convenience of goods traffic, most of which arrived by rail to Foleshill goods yard which was in Lockhurst Lane.

Thanks Philip, I now remember 'Lockhurst Lane Industrial Co-op Society'.

It's good on here!

I'll second that.

Remember the Co-op well... we lived on Blackwell Road... we had a number for the Co-op Dividend and collected a small receipt each time we shopped... have been lurking on this wonderful site for two years and finally registered... Congratulations Rob Orland!!

A really big WELCOME to Historic Coventry

Many thanks Rugby, you're very kind, thank you for joining us! Fortunately, there are still a few historic things remaining here in Coventry.... parts of the historic city, a few historic buildings and then, of course, on this forum.... er.... time for me to get me coat! All the best, Rob

Hi Rugby. That's the reason that I believe that this site is so, so valuable. Whilst our city planners make rubble out of our city time & time again, a good way to see our history is on here. We slip up occasionally, (it's my age), but generally we get the gist of what is what. Best wishes.

Hello Rob, Thank you for the warm welcome!!