Baginton Aerodrome to Close
coventrysociety Cov Soc member John Marshall offers an overview of Coventry Airport’s history and its imminent demise THE historic aerodrome at Baginton – known for many years as Coventry Airport –…
Transport
Coventry VLR – not now; not ever?
Our Chair, Trevor Cornfoot, reflects on the recent Government announcement about the Leeds Tram Scheme and what it might mean for Coventry’s Very Light Rail (VLR) project. As recently as…
Next Leg of VLR Gets Go Ahead
The BBC has reported that Coventry’s bid to install a tram network across the city is set to take another step forward with the installation of a new track. A…
Coventry’s Cycling Infrastructure
In 2021 we reported on the city council’s new Transport Strategy. This included a plan to develop a strategic cycle route network for the city. This will be followed soon…
School Streets Programme to be Extended
In February 2024 we reported on a council experimental programme to create School Streets. The Council has now decided to make the scheme permanent and extend it to three new…
Dunlop Aviation
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about the history of the Dunlop company in the city, which is still very active, although under a different name and ownership.…
CAIF Photographic Project
CAIF, the Coventry Association for International Friendship, and CDE, the Coventry-Dresden Exchange, are bringing Günter Starke and his partner, Christine, to Coventry from our twin city of Dresden in October…
Victor Riley RIP
It is with great sadness that we report that Victor Riley passed away on the 12th August 2025. Victor was one of the last connections with the golden age of…
Greener Roads?
Coventry City Council is trialling the use of new materials in road surfaces. The aim is to develop more sustainable, greener and eco-friendly road materials. Trials will take place this…
Whispering Revolution
Coventry Society founder member, Paul Maddocks, worked for many years for the City’s Museum Service, even before the Transport Museum was established. In this role he was involved in displaying…