The Old Guy Goes Jogging – to Lentons Lane and Coventry’s proposed new Solar Farm
coventrysociety Today we start a new occasional series of articles as we follow CovSoc member Peter Hunter as he jogs around the north of the city. Peter writes…. My name is…
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Narwhal Horn in Public and Ecclesiastical Life
CovSoc member and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Williams, reflects on the use of narwhal horn in public and religious life. Martin writes…… Did you see last…
Stephenson Viaduct and The Loop Line
In a second article from the latest edition of Heritage Park Times, courtesy of Historic Coventry Trust and the Heritage Lottery Community Fund, Parks for People Programme, Peter Walters writes…..…
New Plans for the Weaver’s House
Our friends at the Weaver’s House have received approval for plans to develop the buildings in the terrace and reveal more of the history of this hidden medieval gem, situated…
Charterhouse Re-Opens
With the re-opening of the Grade 1 Listed Charterhouse tomorrow, we look back on the history of the building and the mammoth task of bringing it back to life. The…
The Eagle has Landed!
CovSoc member and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Williams, has given permission for the reprint of this article from the latest edition of Chairman’s E News. Martin…
Ron’s Gatehouse to Get a New Roof
Historic Coventry Trust is starting work on the protection and restoration of Whitefriars Gatehouse, starting with the roof. The Trust has submitted a planning application for the repair of the…
E-bikes go like the wind
Former CovSoc Chair, Keith Draper, raises his concerns about mixing cyclists and pedestrians. Keith writes…. I recall from years ago when I worked at the Coventry Evening Telegraph how a…
Styled by Design
Images of Graham Sutherland’s Tapestry are identified with Coventry Cathedral all around the world. This recognition is being examined by an expert panel discussion which is being held as part…
Caravaggio – Painter extraordinaire, flawed genius and… a murderer
Our friends at The Arts Society Coventry have organised a lecture that promises to be a bit racier than usual but is sure to appeal to serious art lovers. Michelangelo…