In the 60's I think.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:01, 1 reply, 12 years ago)

I'm sure it was still there when i was a nipper

( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:01, Reply)

or not...
the small county became densely populated, leading to problems with its viability. It was subject to a significant loss of territory in 1889 and was abolished on 1 April 1965.
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:02, Reply)

It was/is a postal district and not a county?

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:02, Reply)

Coventry used to be a county in its own right, Hyacinth fans.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:05, Reply)

nobody cares

( Kroney, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:08, Reply)

I know, it is exciting.
Apparently Henry VI granted Coventry the status of a county in 1451.
It remained a county until 1842.
I can gaz you more details, if you like.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Wed 17 Apr 2013, 16:11, Reply)