The Future of the Baths?
coventrysociety It appears to be getting near to crunch time for Coventry’s iconic Swimming Baths and Sports Centre. The Council has admitted that it is not capable of finding an alternative…
Heritage and History
Looking Back at 1956
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…
News from the Earlsdon Research Group
The Earlsdon Research Group have recently been benefiting from access to recently released 1921 Census to delve into the changing profiles of the original eight streets set out on farmland…
New Cathedral Celebrates 65 Years of Services
CovSoc member and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Willims, has invited CovSoc members to a special event at the Cathedral, celebrating 65 years since the first Service…
Old Grammar School “Safe”
The Coventry Observer has reported that Culture Coventry has now confirmed that the Old Grammar School is structurally safe ‘in the short term’. The building had been being blighted by…
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…
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…
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…
The story of Edward Cave
CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the interesting story of a Warwickshire lad who became famous in the 18th Century. Peter writes…. Fourteen miles from Coventry lies the village of…