Was Coventry City of Culture a success? What is the verdict?
coventrysociety Local artist and CovSoc member, Mary Courtney, has taken a look at the evaluation report on Coventry’s City of Culture year. This is what she writes…. Here is my response…
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Coventry Heritage Network
The Coventry Society has established a Heritage Network for the sharing of information about the city’s heritage. The network is an email mailing list that anyone can sign up to…
Priory Visitor Centre Re-opens
The Priory Visitor Centre and Undercrofts have re-opened after being closed for many years. The venue is now being run by Coventry University Student Union. A launch event and open…
Consultation on Plans for the Eastern Bypass
National Highways are consulting the public about plans to improve the A46 Eastern Bypass near Walsgrave. The scheme is part of a government commitment to improve the A46 ‘Trans-Midlands Trade…
Keresley Archaeology
The remains of a medieval building have been discovered on the edge of Keresley. An excavation carried out by archaeologists has found evidence of the people who lived there over…
Insiders / Outsiders – Ralph Beyer
CovSoc member, and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Williams tells us about Ralph Beyer, an influential artist celebrated for his contribution to Coventry Cathedral. In this article…
Bicycles and Bells
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us a fascinating story that combines bicyles and tubular bells. Peter writes….. In 1871 John Harrington the son of a farmer & born…
Pots and Frocks
The November lecture of the Art Society Coventry is given by Ian Swankie. Pots and Frocks: The world of Sir Grayson Perry – from Essex Punk Potter to Superstar National…
Murder in the Cathedral?
Former CovSoc Membership Secretary, Terry Kenny, tells us the fascinating story of his experiences acting in the Cathedral. Terry writes…. When the Cathedral was consecrated in 1962 as well as…
The story of Edward Cave
CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the interesting story of a Warwickshire lad who became famous in the 18th Century. Peter writes…. Fourteen miles from Coventry lies the village of…