Over the Pole
coventrysociety Coventry Society member, Peter James, tells us an interesting family story that relates to one of Coventry’s foremost post-war industries. Peter writes…. For around a hundred years from c1880 Coventry…
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Coventry 1942 – and 11lbs of tea!
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…
The Old Guy goes Jogging – a Post with a Past.
My name is Peter Hunter. I’m a Coventry Society member with an interest in all things Coventry and a passion for running. I try to combine these two activities by…
The Future of the Baths?
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…
Brandon Stadium Saved?
A Planning Inspector’s decision to refuse planning permission for a housing development on the site of Brandon Stadium demonstrates the importance of local plans in protecting community facilities. The stadium…
Solar Farm set for Approval
The City Council proposal for a new solar farm in the north of the city is scheduled to be considered by Planning Committee next month and is recommended for approval.…
Changes to the Planning System
In mid-December, the government made a series of announcements that affect the planning system. The most significant of these is an updated National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) which takes immediate…
Car Parking at the War Memorial Park
The Friends of Coventry’s War Memorial Park have objected to the ‘counterproductive’ plans to increase car parking charges at the city’s premier green space. At present people staying for less…
Art Treasure Discovered in Cathedral Storeroom
CovSoc member and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Willims, tells us about this remarkable sculpture re-discovered in the Cathedral. The following article is from the January Chair’s…
Phoenix Tree
A new sculpture by George Wagstaffe has been unveiled in Coventry. The new sculpture was previewed by George at Coventry Society’s AGM in April 2023 and has now come to…