The World’s largest manufacturer of cycles
coventrysociety In this second article about Coventry’s cycle heritage, Peter James tells us about William Hillman. Peter writes…. William Hillman was born in Lewisham on 30th December 1847 the son of…
coventrysociety
Government Christmas Presents for Planning
Nobody could accuse the Government of not being busy this Christmas season! Since it took office in July we have had a plethora of announcements about planning, housing and local…
A Ghost Story for Christmas.
CovSoc Vice Chair, Peter Walters, tells us that in the late 80s / early 90s there was a tradition at the Coventry Evening Telegraph of publishing local ghost stories over…
Whatever happened to Stoke’s chapel on the hill?
John Marshall of Stoke Local History Group tells the story of a former congregational chapel. In the 19th century the area we now call Ball Hill was little more than…
Father of the British Bicycle Industry
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the first part of a story about the development of the cycle industry in Coventry. Peter writes….. Born on 21st April 1830…
Protecting the River Sherbourne
The Coventry Society is concerned about a recent planning decision which we feel has not given adequate protection to the River Sherbourne. We would like to see the protection of…
More History of Allesley Hall
In August 2024, we told you about the Iliff family and their home in Allesley Hall. For a fuller history of the hall we turn to the website of the…
More of the History of the Town Wall Tavern
Following the two recent blogs about the Town Wall Tavern, CovSoc member Malvern Carvell has sent us a comprehensive history of this much-loved pub. Malvern writes….. The Land along the…
Former Daimler Factory, Sandy Lane
Coventry City Council has received an outline planning application for the residential development of this important iconic location . The key issue is whether the proposed development respects and enhances…
Victorian Education
CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about John Hough and the Coventry Ragged School. Peter writes….. John Hough was born in Warwickshire in 1821 the second of five children. His…