Coventry in 1948 and it’s all systems go…
coventrysociety Historian and CovSoc Committee member, David Fry, has been studying past editions of the Alfred Herbert Newsletter. These newsletters are much more than just a works newsletter and reveal a…
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Sir Joseph Paxton
In June 2024, Historic Coventry Trust staged a Paxton Day at London Road Cemetery, also known these days as Paxton’s Arboretum. Peter Walters explores the great man’s connections with Coventry.…
The road that took 20 years to build
Coventry Society member Peter James, who grew up in Chapelfields, reviews the story of the road that dominated his childhood. Peter writes ….. In March 1935 a provisional road building…
Civic Voice Manifesto – Housing and Planning
In this final blog based on the Civic Voice Manifesto 2024 – 2028 we focus on planning and housing. Housing and Planning Civic Voice members support the Government’s ambition to…
Civic Voice Manifesto – Historic Environment
In this second news blog focusing on the Civic Voice Manifesto 2024 – 2028, we move onto Historic Environment. Members of the public often describe themselves as custodians of heritage.…
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You may have noticed that there is a General Election in the air. As a registered charity the Coventry Society plays no part in party politics. But that doesn’t mean…
The Great Train Robbery
The Arts Society Coventry’s June lecture is on Tuesday 25th June, the last of the 2023-24 season, at Barr’s Hill School drama studio. Colin Shindler will be talking about The…
Sent to Coventry – in lino
Coventry’s “At-Risk” modernist architecture is celebrated in an exhibition at Coventry Cathedral, sponsored by the Friends of the Cathedral. The exhibition is by Coventry born artist, Paul Catherall. It features…
Heritage, Bridges, Plums and a Lucky Escape
Last week, eighteen members of the Coventry Society had a guided tour of Pershore, courtesy of the Pershore Civic Society. We were greeted by the Town Crier who loudly welcomed…
For Sale – The Elephant Building in Concrete
A Birmingham manufacturer is selling miniature 3D concrete models of Coventry’s Elephant Building. These are hand cast concrete miniatures by Spaceplay. They come gift boxed and retail for £38 including…