Grotesques Map Unveiled
coventrysociety A new online map that shows the position of grotesques in Coventry has now been published in the run up to Halloween. The Coventry Grotesque map reveals for the first…
October 2021
Sandy Lane Proposals Reach Milestone
Wigley’s proposals for the regeneration of the old Sandy Lane Bus Depot and Kalmar Climax site have taken a step nearer with the submission of an outline planning application for…
New Sculpture in Recognition of Ira Aldridge
A new public artwork has been revealed on the former Ikea building. CovSoc founder member Paul Maddocks writes: “Landmark” was a recent television series on Sky Arts. The series featured…
Lighting up the Canal
A spectacular one Kilometre trail of lights, projection, music and reflection is planned for the Coventry Canal in November. Random String is Ludic Rooms’ biennial festival of arts and technology.…
Money Approved for Ring Road Assessment
The City Council has been a awarded a grant of £50,000 to assess what needs to be done to improve the ring road. The grant is from Midlands Connect, the…
Telegraph Hotel in the Top 100
Coventry’s Telegraph Hotel has been named one of the top 100 hotels in Britain in a leading hospitality guide – just five months after opening The luxury 4* hotel, which…
Huge NHS Art Installation coming to Coventry
Coventry citizens and visitors are invited to walk and move amongst 300 life-sized NHS inspired figures which will be on display from Monday 11 October until Friday 29 October 2021…
New Transport Strategy for Coventry
The City Council’s Cabinet has approved public consultation on a new transport strategy for the city. The strategy sets out a long-term (15 year) vision for the way that people…
Operator Appointed for Historic Buildings
Coventry Historic Trust has appointed an operator to manage six historic buildings being launched as boutique holiday and visitor accommodation in October. The Trust has appointed Coventry-based heritage attraction specialists,…
Draper’s Hall Due to re-open in November
Drapers’ Hall, in Bayley Lane is opening this Autumn as a venue for music and music education following a £5m restoration project led by Historic Coventry Trust in partnership with…