City Centre Changes
coventrysociety The City Council is consulting on plans to improve access within the city centre. The plans include the initial route for the Very Light Rail (VLR) system and a fully…
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Colin Scott RIP
The Coventry Society is saddened to hear of the death of Colin Scott, the former Chair of the Positive Images Festival. Colin passed away on 4th December 2023 at the…
The Elephant in the City
After Lady Godiva, the elephant is perhaps the best-known emblem of the city. A new book has recently been published about the myriad of elephants around the city. CovSoc founder…
Was Coventry City of Culture a success? What is the verdict?
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…
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…