People - Philip Cohen (1827-1898)

Philip Cohen was born in 1827 in Prussia, He married Priscilla Solomon. Philip was a watchmaker who provided premium working conditions for his employees. 63 of them voiced their support for him following unfair and Antisemitic accusations in the local newspaper. Philip & Priscilla's home and watch factory was at 1 Oxford Terrace, Chapelfields. The house still stands, bearing a Blue Plaque in their honour. Philip & Priscilla loaned an engraving of the famous painting 'The Railway Station' by William Frith to Coventry's 1894 Art Exhibition. Philip was one of the watchmaker founders and president of the Coventry synagogue, and its burial ground, where he and Priscilla are buried.

See more about other Coventry Jewish Watchmakers here.

See these Links for further information:  (Note: These are external links for which we have no responsibility for the content)

• Hidden Histories | Coventry Jewish Watchmakers - The book telling the stories of the Philip Cohen's pivotal role in Coventry's Jewish community and his contributions to the life of the City

• Engraving by Holl of 'The Railway Station' by Frith - Braveart Link