Philemon Holland and the Old Grammar School
coventrysociety As CovSoc looks forward to its delayed move to the Old Grammar School we came across the story of one of the famous characters associated with the building. Philemon Holland…
2021
Your Chance to visit St. John the Baptist Church
The Church of St John the Baptist on Fleet Street, Coventry, is a striking Grade 1 listed building that was described by Sir Gilbert Scott, the eminent Victorian architect, as…
Operator Appointed for St Mary’s Guildhall
The company behind Coombe Abbey Hotel is set to manage St Mary’s Guildhall when it re-opens later this year after a £5.6 million renovation programme. Coombe Abbey Park (LACO) Ltd.…
Arts Society Coventry goes ahead
In February 2020 we reported on the plans to establish a new Arts Society in the city in advance of the City of Culture Year. Unfortunately in March 2020 we…
Goodbye to Elliott’s
The completion of another high rise development in the city centre marks the end of a historical Coventry institution. The new residential blocks are built on the site of the…
The Foleshill Experience
CovSoc members met for a tour of Foleshill for the last of our summer visits of 2021. The meeting was hosted by Alan Griffiths BEM and the walk was led…
Former Jaguar Pub Takes on New Lease of Life
A ground-breaking 5G digital space will transform a city pub site into a ‘plug and play’ performance, education and rehearsal venue in plans to revamp the post-war Corporation Street. The…
New Modular Homes Pilot for Coventry
A pilot scheme to try out modular homes in Coventry is going to be extended later this year. The scheme is being led by Citizen Housing, the Housing Association that…
Council Plans to provide more Electric Charging Points
The City Council has announced plans to double the number of on-street electric vehicle charging points in the city and a new bus charging facility. The new points are to…
Lockdown Exhibition at Theatre Absolute
Photographer Donna Bridgewater is exhibiting at Shop Front theatre in Coventry. A photographer who captured people’s emotions during lockdown through portrait images is exhibiting her work in Coventry. Donna Bridgewater’s…