New Coventry Cross Takes Shape
coventrysociety The replacement of the replica Coventry Cross is taking place near Cross Cheaping and is to be accompanied by a 3D printed statue of King Henry VI. Work on the…
Heritage and History
Local Hero…. the story of Sir Henry Parkes
Born in 1815, a few weeks after Waterloo, Henry Parkes grew up in Warwickshire, the son of a tenant farmer on the Stoneleigh Estate who was evicted and jailed for…
Ball Hill – the Thriving Centre of a new Edwardian Suburb
CovSoc member John Marshall tells us the fascinating history of one of Coventry’s best known suburbs. John writes…. It’s difficult to imagine Ball Hill as anything other than a typical…
Volunteer at the Charterhouse
Charterhouse, the ‘Grade I’ Priory off London Road has been restored by Historic Coventry Trust in partnership with Coventry City Council and the local community. It’s a unique Medieval and…
St Michael’s – a Royal Church
CovSoc member, and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, tells us how St Michael’s Church in Coventry was once a Monarch’s favourite church. Martin Williams writes…. That was back…
Black Horse Demolished
Coventry’s Black Horse pub, which has stood for around 200 years, was torn down last weekend. Demolition of the Black Horse, at 73 Spon End, was permitted by Coventry City…
Volunteer Open Day at the Guildhall
Are you passionate about local history and want to help share this with others? Are you curious about Coventry’s stunning medieval Guildhall and want to get involved? To find out…
Litten Tree Building to close
Alan Denyer writes….. Hi all – happy new year! Apologies it’s been a while since I’ve been in touch – can you believe this week marked 500 days since we…
Murder at the Binley Road Toll House
CovSoc member John Marshall uncovers the fascinating story of an 18th Century crime… One of the most infamous murders ever to take place in Stoke occurred in November 1772 when…
Tile Mural Destroyed
The Coventry Society is disappointed to learn that post-war artwork located in an underpass near Croft Road has not been saved from destruction. The artwork was in the form of…