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Bridge 90 on the Coventry canal
Bridge 90 on the Coventry canal
The Coventry Canal near Fradley, Staffordshire
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Coventry Canal at Fradley Bridge, Staffordshire. The Coventry Canal was started in 1768, and reached Atherstone by 1771, but lack of money meant that although it was planned to end at Fradley Junction, it had still only reached Fazeley by 1790. In the meantime, the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal had been built and used the Coventry Canal's original planned line to Whittington Brook. The Grand Trunk Canal Company then continued northwards to Fradley Junction. This final section was bought back by the Coventry Company later and they placed numbers on their bridges. It explains how a long section of the canal including that pictured here is detached from the rest of the Coventry canal. The five and a half miles of canal running through Hopwas remains as part of the Birmingham and Fazeley Canal, which has un-numbered bridges. Coventry Canal Bridge No 77 at Fazeley Junction is five and a half miles from bridge No 78 at Whittington Brook. Fradley bridge is No 90.
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The Coventry Canal at Fradley Bridge, Staffordshire Bridge No 90. This section of the canal was actually built by the Grand Trunk Canal Company because the Coventry Canal Company was delayed by many years through shortage of money. Eventually the Coventry Company bought it, and numbered the bridges, but could not fully reclaim the whole route from Coventry because the Birmingham and Fazeley Company built the six miles or so south of Whittington.
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The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club

3 out of 5
Coventry Road, Bickenhill Solihull England
The price is 2.406.193 ₫ per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
2.406.193 ₫
2.887.432 ₫ total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Solihull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,484 reviews)
Comfortable bed, clean bathroom, nice towels, good iron, good heating and nice staff

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

The Arden Hotel & Leisure Club
Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG

3.5 out of 5
19 Holiday Street Birmingham England
The price is 1.772.352 ₫ per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
1.772.352 ₫
2.126.822 ₫ total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,904 reviews)
Very nice

Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Birmingham - City Centre by IHG
Malmaison Birmingham

Malmaison Birmingham

4 out of 5
1 Wharfside Birmingham England
The price is 2.216.941 ₫ per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
2.216.941 ₫
2.660.329 ₫ total
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,082 reviews)
Spotless room

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Malmaison Birmingham
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Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre

3.5 out of 5
88 Charlotte Street Birmingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
Its a great location very close to town centre the staff are very friendly and very good rooms

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Staycity Aparthotels , Birmingham, City Centre
Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre

4 out of 5
131 Digbeth Birmingham England
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Birmingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,300 reviews)
Clean, convenient hotel that’s suites for longer stays.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Aparthotel Adagio Birmingham City Centre
2 Bed Apartment-sleeps 4-free Parking

2 Bed Apartment-sleeps 4-free Parking

3.5 out of 5
Wolverhampton England
Stay at this apartment in Wolverhampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Wolverhampton Grand Theatre and Wolverhampton ...
2 Bed Apartment-sleeps 4-free Parking
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Wall Roman Site

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