Sculpture in Britain – Today and Tomorrow
coventrysociety The November meeting of The Arts Society Coventry will be a lecture by Raymond Warburton Sculpture in Britain – Today and Tomorrow Tuesday 12th November 2024 6.30pm (Doors open at…
Public Art
Basil’s Screen
In the latest edition of the e-news of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Chair Martin Williams reflected on some of the things that he sees regularly and takes for granted.…
Two Bridgeman Sculptures
In January the Coventry Society Secretary noticed a sculpture that he hadn’t seen before near the Ring Road. He took a photo on his phone and posted it on the…
New Sculpture Warwick University
The Coventry Observer has reported that a vibrant new sculpture, titled ‘ColourConnection,’ has been unveiled at the University of Warwick, marking the beginning of the University’s Springtime Sculpture Trail. Crafted…
Phoenix Tree
A new sculpture by George Wagstaffe has been unveiled in Coventry. The new sculpture was previewed by George at Coventry Society’s AGM in April 2023 and has now come to…
Broken glass!
A recent conversation revealed an interesting story about the Hutton Screen at the Cathedral. The conversation was between CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, and author Adam Wood, known for his…
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…
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…
The Wrestling Saint
CovSoc member and Chairman of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Williams, contemplates the image of St. Michael wrestling with the Devil in the Sutherland tapestry. Martin writes…. St Michael…
Alfred Harris – Businessman and Benefactor
CovSoc founder member Paul Maddocks tells us about one the city’s most important recent benefactors. Paul writes….. Alfred Harris, was a Keresley businessman, who was the sole benefactor of the…