Volunteer at the Charterhouse
coventrysociety 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…
2023
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…
Murder at the Binley Road Toll House
CovSoc member John Marshall uncovers the fascinating story of an 18th Century crime… One of the most infamous murders ever to take place in Stoke occurred in November 1772 when…
Tile Mural Destroyed
The Coventry Society is disappointed to learn that post-war artwork located in an underpass near Croft Road has not been saved from destruction. The artwork was in the form of…
2022 – A Year in the life of your Civic Society
As is traditional at this time of year the Coventry Society looks back on what has happened over the past year. It’s been a busy year as you will see!…