Maudslay Dynasty
coventrysociety 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…
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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…
Chace Hotel to be Renovated
The Coventry Telegraph has reported that a developer has purchased the Chase Hotel with a view to bringing it back to life as a quality hotel. Telegraph reporter, Danny Thomspson,…
Homelessness and Rough Sleeping in Coventry
Being involved with a group of post-graduate architecture students who are working on a project for an innovative scheme to help asylum seekers and refugees, the Vice-chairperson of Coventry Society,…
Twentieth Century Society Objects to the Demolition of Coventry Baths
The Twentieth Century Society has formally objected to plans to demolish the Grade II-listed Coventry Central Baths, arguing that the proposal would result in the total and unjustified loss of…
Swift Bricks
The Scottish Parliament has passed a law that requires new buildings in Scotland to be fitted with swift bricks for nesting birds. The requirement for swift bricks to be installed…