Spon Street Walking Tour
coventrysociety Twelve intrepid members and friends of Coventry Society braved the impact of climate change on Saturday morning 11 July for a 90-minute walking tour of Spon Street. It was led…
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The Firs Back on the Market
As reported in the press recently, the Coventry School Foundation decided a few weeks ago to close King Henry VIII Pre – Prep School, known locally as Swallows. The School…
Date Fixed for New Recycling Bins
In March 2025 we reported that the council is rolling out a programme of new food waste bins in Coventry in response to new government legislation. The council had planned…
Are Bioplastics the Future?
From Shrimp Shells to Cactus Leaves: Could the Oil Crisis Accelerate the Bioplastics Revolution? As the world grapples with mounting plastic pollution and rising concerns over fossil fuel dependence, a…
The Future of the LTB at the PVC Secured
The future of the Priory Visitor Centre has been secured for the next two years. The LTB Showrooms has now been set up as a charity and has secured a…
Changes afoot at The War Memorial Park
Coventry’s premier park, The War Memorial Park, is likely to see a series of investments in the next two years which are intended to modernise and broaden the Park’s appeal…
Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane
CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, tells us a little of the history of the mosaic in the Chapel of Christ in Gethsemane. Paul writes…… The mosaic-style artwork in the Chapel…
Coventry’s need for employment land
Last week we reported on the controversial plan to bring forward a site at Pinkett’s Booth for employment use. This article explains the background to the issue. The Coventry Local…
River Festivals
The Coventry Society took part in the Annual River Festival at FarGo Village on the weekend of 6–7 June. The festival was a weekend-long celebration featuring live music, theatrical performances,…
Another Knock Back for Solar Farm
The bumpy ride of the proposed solar farm in Coventry continues. The solar farm is being developed by Coventry City Council in partnership with E.ON. It is located on Lenton’s…