Coventry’s Medieval Treasures tour
coventrysociety Medieval Coventry is delighted to announce that the Coventry’s Medieval Treasures self-guided tour is now available, free of charge. The tour: • presents ‘then’ and ‘now’ images to reveal the…
May 2022
Biggin Hall Found in Gardens in Stoke
The long awaited More 4 programme, the Great British Dig: history in your back garden, was finally broadcast on Monday 9th May. The programme, which is presented by Hugh Dennis,…
Historic Coventry Trust Projects Shortlisted for Planning Award
The Historic Coventry 2021 Programme has been shortlisted in the 2022 Planning Awards’ best use of heritage in placemaking category. The initiative being delivered by Historic Coventry Trust in partnership…
Cathedral Reflections
As part of the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of the consecration of the Cathedral, the Friends of the Cathedral have published a small book called Cathedral Reflections. The book…
The Sahara as palimpsest.
The next Arts Society Coventry lecture, on Tuesday May 24th, provides insights into the richness and variety of art from what many regard as one of the most inhospitable places…
Political Party Founded in Coventry Finally Gets Seat on City Council
At the elections in May 2022 the Green Party, which was founded in Coventry in 1972, finally achieved a seat on the City Council. Originally known as the “People Party”…
Redevelopment of Spon End
Local Housing Association Citizen, previously known as Whitefriars Housing, has today announced plans that will see an investment of £120 million to transform the Spon End estate in Coventry. The…
Turn Left at the Polar Bear!
Those were the surreal instructions to get us to the meeting room at the Daimler Powerhouse when CovSoc visited The Nest and the Powerhouse this week. During our visit we…
Rooftop bar and cafe in makeover plans for historic Coventry building
The Coventry Telegraph reports….. A historic Coventry building could be in line for a modern, multi-purpose makeover to celebrate its 90th birthday. Prestigious architect Robert Davies has been invited to…
Coventry University Architecture Degree Show
The Coventry University Degree show is making a welcome return after two years absence due to Covid 19. As the Art and Design building is having a refit, this year’s…