Foleshill's a suburb in the north of Coventry in the West Midlands of England. Longford. Courthouse Green and Rowley Green are to its north and Keresley's to its West. History Development of industries within the area such as the Ordnance Works, J&J Cash Ltd (silk ribbon weaving), and various brick works; was aided by the existence of the Coventry to Nuneaton railway and the Coventry Canal. In July 1905, Courtaulds Ltd opened its factory in Foleshill and grew to become a world leader in the pr… (More on Foleshill)