Binley, Coventry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Binley |
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 St Bartholomew's Church, Binley, Coventry (pictured February 2007) |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| EU Parliament | West Midlands |
Binley is a neighborhood in the eastern part of Coventry, a city in the West Midlands, England. It started as a small village where people worked in coal mines. Over time, it grew into a big area with many homes, both private and council-owned. Today, it's well-known for the Binley Mega Chippy, a popular fish and chip shop.
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Binley's Past: From Mining Village to Modern Homes
Binley's coal mine opened in 1911. It dug up the most coal in the 1950s. The mine entrance was on Willenhall Lane. It closed in 1963. Now, an industrial area called Herald Way is there. Some old homes where miners lived are still on Willenhall Lane and St James Lane.
Binley is next to other areas. To the south is Willenhall, separated by a railway line. To the west is Stoke Aldermoor, separated by Allard Way road. To the east is Binley Woods, a village in Warwickshire. These two areas are almost connected now. This is because of a new road, the Eastern Bypass. Also, a B&Q store and a T.G.I. Friday's restaurant were built there. The final side is Copsewood, which leads to Wyken and Stoke.
In the early 1970s, a new housing area called Ernesford Grange was built next to Binley. Many new streets were named after miners. These miners were well-known in the community. Examples include William McKee, George Robertson, and Sam Gault. Binley grew even more in the 1990s. A large housing estate was built east of the old schools. It stretched towards Brinklow Road, near Coombe Country Park.
The flight path for planes from Coventry Airport goes just east of Binley. This airport is in the nearby village of Baginton.
The buildings of the old Binley school became "Lino's Restaurant." This restaurant was taken down in 2007. New houses were built in its place. Three other Binley schools disappeared in the early 1980s. A large industrial and office complex was built there instead.
In 2011, a count of people showed 16,691 residents lived in Binley.
Important Places in Binley
St Bartholomew's Church was built with money from Lord Craven. It was officially opened in 1772. Its 200th birthday was celebrated in 1972. The church has a grey slate roof. Its walls are made of light-colored stone. They look grey because of a cement wash.
The Coombe social club has been a gathering place for Binley locals since 1929. It has thousands of members.
Binley Mega Chippy: An Internet Sensation
Binley Mega Chippy in 2008
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| Founded | 2004 |
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Binley, Coventry |
| Products | Fish and chips |
| Owner | Kamal Gandhi |
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7 |
Binley is home to the Binley Mega Chippy. This fish and chip shop opened in 2004. In early 2022, something amazing happened. People on social media like Twitter and TikTok started sharing funny pictures and videos about the shop. A famous song, or jingle, about the chip shop was made. Soon, the place became super popular online. By June 2022, the hashtag "#BinleyMegaChippy" was seen almost 235 million times!
The staff and local shoppers were confused at first. They didn't understand why their local chip shop was suddenly so famous. By May 2022, the Binley Mega Chippy was so well-known that people visited it from far away. Visitors came from places like Scotland, Portugal, and even Australia.
Future Plans: A New Railway Station
In 2023, a group called Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) shared plans for a new railway station. This station would be in Binley. It would be on the train line between Coventry and Rugby. The proposed name for this new station is Coventry East (Binley).
Images for kids
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St Bartholomew's Church, Binley, Coventry (pictured February 2007)
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Binley Mega Chippy in 2008
