Ghost Signs of World War Two
coventrysociety On the wall next to the Hay Lane entrance to the Golden Cross Pub is a wall painted black. It was painted 75 years ago to cover a war time…
Heritage and History
The Destruction of Coventry’s Post-war Heritage Continues!
In the run up to City of Culture, Coventry once again turns its back on its amazing post-war heritage! Coventry’s Planning Committee has given the go-ahead for Coventry University’s plans…
It’s Time to Choose Our Future!
The Coventry Society is campaigning for a different vision for Coventry as we come out of the Covid epidemic. Part of the necessary change is the way that we move…
Charterhouse Progress
On 17th June a small group from the Coventry Society was shown around the Charterhouse to see the progress being made with the Archaeological investigations and the regeneration of the…
The Canley Kid who Became Premier
At the end of a quiet cul-de-sac just off Charter Avenue in Canley is a hidden away timber framed cottage, similar to many across Warwickshire. Its private land, but if…
St Michael’s lights the way
The first public use of electrical lighting in Coventry was at St Michael’s Church. In 1863 the steeple of St Michael’s Church was illuminated to mark the wedding in St…
Cathy Hunt – Celebrating Coventry’s First Women Councillors
Cathy Hunt Serving their City: a celebration of Coventry’s first women councillors Monday 22nd June 2020 at 7.30 p.m. Online Meeting using Zoom Book online via Eventbrite The Coventry Society…
Repair works begin on historic city gates and walls
The City Council has issued a press release letting us know that work has begun to help restore and repair some of the remains of Coventry’s historic city walls and…
Book Review – City of Coventry Municipal Handbook 1955-56
In the days before the Internet people got their information from books! The Municipal Handbook is a combination of reference book and pocket diary. Coming in at 6 by 3½…
The Beech Tree on Wheels
The following story was reported in the Coventry Herald in October 1850: NOVEL TRANSPLANTATION. “A singular scene was exhibited through a line of the principal streets in this city, on…