Daylighting Elsewhere
coventrysociety As the Palmer Lane project slowly comes to life, CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, tells us about similar schemes in other towns and cities around the country. Paul writes….. I…
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The Herbert Brothers
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the fascinating story of one of Coventry’s best known industrial families. William Henry Herbert was born in Leicestershire in 1850. His father…
Unholy Trinity
Paul Maddocks, a founder member of the Coventry Society, reviews a recent play performed at St. Mary’s Guildhall. Paul writes….. Last week I had the pleasure of seeing the first…
What Will Survive of Us Is Love
Historian and CovSoc committee member, David Porter, reflects on a visit to Chichester Cathedral which has some interesting links to Coventry. David writes…. In the course of a recent visit…
Artists’ Studios Under Threat
The building at 58-64 Corporation Street described as “underused” in a recent local news article is in fact home to Meter Room: a non-for-profit arts organisation hosting a project space…
The Public Exclusion Continues
CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, continues his thinking about our public spaces, which might be coming less public. Paul writes….. This is a follow up from the last article that…
Pickford Gate Phase 2
Plans have been submitted for the details of phase 2 of the Eastern Green Housing Scheme. The proposed development is for 491 houses, which is the second phase of what…
Interesting Sewerage
Inspired by recent Coventry Society visits and his own reseach, historian and Coventry Society Committee member, David Porter, tells us about the history of sewage disposal in Coventry. David writes…..…
Ellen Terry 1847 – 1928
CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about one of Coventry’s most famous actresses. Peter writes…… Benjamin Terry and his wife Sarah Ballard were actors. In 1847 they were performing in…
Gabriele Munter
Gabriele Munter: Expressionism, The Rise of The Blue Rider and beyondA lecture by Colin Pink Tuesday 8th October 2024 – Doors open at 6.00pm for 6.30pm lecture, at Barr’s Hill…