Did the British know Germany was going to bomb Coventry?

Yes, British intelligence had intercepted German communications that indicated an attack on Coventry was planned. However, the specific target was not definitively known, and the British government chose not to evacuate the city to maintain the element of surprise regarding their intelligence capabilities. This decision was part of a broader strategy to mislead the Germans about the extent of British cryptographic successes. Consequently, Coventry suffered significant damage during the bombing raid on November 14, 1940.