Stopping Coventry’s Decline!
coventrysociety CovSoc Vice Chair, Tim Brown, asks what’s to be done about the disappointing state of Coventry’s economy? Tim writes…… There has been considerable media coverage of the ‘Cities Outlook 2026’…
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Celebrating 80 Years of the Coventry Freemen’s Guild
CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, tells us about the 80 year history of the Coventry Freeman’s Guild and its search for a new home. Paul writes…… This image shows one…
Grand Union Canal Transfer Scheme
CovSoc member, Peter Hunter, tells us about the Grand Union Canal Transfer project which is currently the subject of public consultation. Peter writes….. The Grand Union Canal Transfer is a…
Kings Hill Masterplan and Design Code SPD
Warwick District Council has commenced public consultation on a masterplan and design code for Kings Hill. The King Hill site, which is just outside the city boundary in Finham. Its…
Maudslay Dynasty
Historian and CovSoc member Peter James tells us the interesting story of the Maudslay family and the vehicles that they built. Peter writes…. Henry Maudslay was born on 22nd August…
Another Spigot Mortar
Following our earlier article about the local listing of the Coventry spigot mortar off Bennetts Road, we are pleased to report that a second World War II defensive structure —…
Coventry’s Parks and Open Spaces
Parks and open spaces are one of our biggest sources of local pride as well as making a significant contribution to our health and well-being. Our Vice-Chair, Tim Brown, was…
Abbeys and Royalty
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the story of two of Warwickshire’s abbeys and their links to royalty. Peter writes….. Cryfield Men wearing white cloaks with hoods appeared…
Walking Wheeling and Cycling Survey
Coventry’s Transport Strategy identified walking, wheeling and cycling as important tools to achieve some of the council’s wider corporate objectives. To give a clearer picture of how these objectives can…
Design and Placemaking
Coventry Society has set up a sub-committee that considers planning applications submitted to the City Council. Last year, we looked in detail at 77 applications and made responses to 26…