Ball Hill – the Thriving Centre of a new Edwardian Suburb
coventrysociety CovSoc member John Marshall tells us the fascinating history of one of Coventry’s best known suburbs. John writes…. It’s difficult to imagine Ball Hill as anything other than a typical…
January 2023
A Bright Solar Future for Coventry and the West Midlands
At our January 2023 meeting we had an interesting presentation from Tony McNally about the opportunities for addressing climate change using solar energy. Tony McNally is Managing Director of Climate…
Coventry’s Mini Tram Takes a Step Forward
The West Midlands Combined Authority has approved funding for the next stage of the development of the new mini-tram system. As reported previously, the plan is to develop a Very…
Volunteer at the Charterhouse
Charterhouse, the ‘Grade I’ Priory off London Road has been restored by Historic Coventry Trust in partnership with Coventry City Council and the local community. It’s a unique Medieval and…
St Michael’s – a Royal Church
CovSoc member, and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, tells us how St Michael’s Church in Coventry was once a Monarch’s favourite church. Martin Williams writes…. That was back…
Three poems for the New Year
On 2nd December 2022 the Coventry Society unveiled a plaque at the birthplace of Coventry’s most famous poet, Philip Larkin. Larkin was born in Radford in 1922 and died on…
Arts Society Coventry forthcoming January Lecture
THE ARTS SOCIETY COVENTRY The Arts and Crafts Movement, Kirsty Hartsiotis Tuesday 24 January 2023 7pm (Doors open at 6.30pm) The Drama Studio, King Henry VIII School, Spencer Road, Coventry…
Black Horse Demolished
Coventry’s Black Horse pub, which has stood for around 200 years, was torn down last weekend. Demolition of the Black Horse, at 73 Spon End, was permitted by Coventry City…
Volunteer Open Day at the Guildhall
Are you passionate about local history and want to help share this with others? Are you curious about Coventry’s stunning medieval Guildhall and want to get involved? To find out…
Litten Tree Building to close
Alan Denyer writes….. Hi all – happy new year! Apologies it’s been a while since I’ve been in touch – can you believe this week marked 500 days since we…