Dr Cathy Hunt, The History of Women in Coventry 1850 – 1950
coventrysociety Dr Cathy Hunt will talk about women who lived in Coventry between 1850 and 1950. This was a century of great change but on a day to day basis, progress…
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Topping Out at Copsewood
It was a moment to say “job well done” when Morris Homes invited several of us to share in the ceremony to top-out the historic Copsewood Grange at Stoke. Chairman…
Civic Voice supports Coventry Society campaign to save the Coventry Cross
Civic Voice supports Coventry Society campaign to save the Coventry Cross situated in Hill Top Conservation Area Call comes ahead of council decision on 4th October Civic Voice – the…
St. Marks and the Feibusch Mural
Join us for a visit to the recently refurbished St. Mark’s Church, Bird Street, on Monday 8th October 2018. We meet at 7 p.m. at the Church. St. Mark’s is…
Does it have to be riding roughshod?
I have said it before and I’ll say it again. Bowing to the big boys without proper consideration for locals, whether they be retailers who have invested in a shop…
Twentieth Century Society Comments on the Plans for the Upper Precinct
You cannot read the comments made on the Council’s Planning Portal in relation to the Listed Building application to re-shape the Upper Precinct. As a service to Coventry Citizens we…
Historic England’s Response to the Upper Precinct
Planning permission for the redevelopment of the Upper Precinct was granted in 2017. However the scheme caused considerable concern to Historic England and following their recommendation, the Precinct was listed…
Rotterdam Shows How to Celebrate its 1950’s Architecture
Look at this picture and it could be Coventry! With the future plans for the recently listed Upper Precinct currently being considered, it was interesting to read a recent Guardian…
Campaign to Save the Coventry Cross
After careful consideration the Coventry Society has decided to formally oppose the demolition of the Coventry Cross and has launched a petition in support of this campaign. The Society is…
Coventry Society Honours Architect / Planner Ralph Butcher
At its meeting on Monday 10th September 2018 the Coventry Society honoured one of its longest serving members, Ralph Butcher. Ralph moved to Coventry in 1960 after a spell in…