Life in Coventry’s crowded courts
coventrysociety CovSoc member John Marshall, chair of Stoke Local History Group, reflects on the rapid growth of court dwellings in 19th century Coventry. The industrial population of Coventry expanded very quickly…
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The King’s Visits to Coventry
CovSoc member Peter James tells us the interesting story of the last king’s visits to Coventry. Peter writes….. On 14th December 1895 Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor was born in…
Re-Wilding the Wedge
A planning application has been submitted to re-route the North Brook, a tributary of the River Sherboure, as it flows through the Coundon Wedge. The stream is to be put…
New Cycleway Planned for Allard Way
Cabinet Member Pat Hetherton approved plans for a new cycleway along Allard Way this week. The new route extends the network of off-road cycle routes linked to the Binley Cycleway.…
The Statues on the Cross
There has been a lot written recently about the history of the Coventry Cross, but little has been written about what it all means. The following description of the cross…
Plans for the Ikea Building move forward
Plans are developing for the memorably named “City Centre Cultural Gateway” or CCCG, known to most of us as the Ikea Building. The building, which has been vacant for three…
More on the Coundon Wedge Planning Application
The planning application by the City Council to develop part of the Coundon Wedge has been re-advertised with more information and an Environmental Impact Assessment. Although an attractive scheme has…
The Coventry Cross Returns
The Coventry Society’s campaign to save the Coventry Cross came to fruition this month, with the unveiling of the rebuilt cross in front of Holy Trinity Church. The Society gives…
New bus, cycling and walking routes in the city
Plans for new cycling, walking and bus routes serving one of Coventry’s major development and growth areas are currently being drawn up following the award of over half a million…
Palmer Lane Scheme Moves Forward
The City Council’s Cabinet is due to give the final go-ahead to the Palmer Lane regeneration scheme this week. Palmer Lane is the final element of the Burges High Street…