National Trust Takeover Charterhouse
coventrysociety On 10th January 2025, the National Trust (NT) took over management of Coventry’s historic Charterhouse, which will re-open in the Spring. The Historic Coventry Trust was responsible for the restoration…
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Whatever happened to Stoke’s chapel on the hill?
John Marshall of Stoke Local History Group tells the story of a former congregational chapel. In the 19th century the area we now call Ball Hill was little more than…
More History of Allesley Hall
In August 2024, we told you about the Iliff family and their home in Allesley Hall. For a fuller history of the hall we turn to the website of the…
More of the History of the Town Wall Tavern
Following the two recent blogs about the Town Wall Tavern, CovSoc member Malvern Carvell has sent us a comprehensive history of this much-loved pub. Malvern writes….. The Land along the…
Former Daimler Factory, Sandy Lane
Coventry City Council has received an outline planning application for the residential development of this important iconic location . The key issue is whether the proposed development respects and enhances…
The Oak Inn
The Coventry Society is disappointed to see the heritage damage done to another listed building in the city. The Oak Inn at 120 Gosford Street is a Grade II listed…
The Donkey Box
In a recent blog post we wrote about the “Donkey Box” – the snug at the Town Wall Tavern. CovSoc member, Fred Luckett, who has written several books about pubs…
Our History, Our Future 2
Last month the Coventry Society organised its fourth annual heritage conference and we have now published a report on the event. The conference was held in the Priory Centre, which…
Closing Time for the Town Wall Tavern
Last August, one of Coventry’s most iconic pubs closed its doors to the public and its future is still uncertain. The Town Wall Tavern had served generations of Coventry people…
Goodbye to St. Nicholas
We are sad to report that for the second time in history, St. Nicholas Church in Radford has been demolished. The first St. Nicholas Church, which dated back to 1874,…