Smithford Street Hostelries
coventrysociety Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about the history of Smithford Street. Peter writes….. Smithford Street once a key artery connecting Fleet Street to Broadgate played a vital…
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Broadgate House to be Flats?
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported that former council offices in Broadgate House could be turned into apartments after they were deemed to be surplus to requirements. Staff working…
The Return of the Lentons Lane Solar Farm
In 2023, Coventry Society member Peter Hunter wrote an article about proposals for a solar farm on Lentons Lane, located on the city’s northern boundary. He also submitted comments on…
More Housing in the Green Belt?
Over the last decade Coventry has suffered from several major developments on land in the green belt e.g. Eastern Green and Keresley. Solihull Borough Council is now consulting on an…
Summer Houses Restored
A group of 25 CovSoc members and guests visited Stoney Road allotments on 2nd August to see the three listed summer houses which have been renovated. Stoney Road Allotments, originally…
The Life and Legacy of Sir Thomas White
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the history of one of Coventry’s most important benefactors and his ongoing influence. Peter writes …….. Early Life Thomas White, born in…
CovSoc Goes Caving in Sheffield
Five intrepid CovSoc members went “river caving” in the fine city of Sheffield last week. The visit was courtesy of the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust. The trust has been…
Business Site to be Used for Student Accommodation
Part of an important business park in Westwood Heath is to be redeveloped for more student accommodation for Warwick University. The Mercia Business Village in Torwood Close is to be…
Whispering Revolution
Coventry Society founder member, Paul Maddocks, worked for many years for the City’s Museum Service, even before the Transport Museum was established. In this role he was involved in displaying…
Visit to Lake View Park
Twenty-four CovSoc visitors and guests were shown around Lake View Park on 17th July by Alex Jones of Warwickshire Wildlife Trust. This year the Coventry Society’s theme for the year…