Grand Union Canal Transfer Scheme
coventrysociety CovSoc member, Peter Hunter, tells us about the Grand Union Canal Transfer project which is currently the subject of public consultation. Peter writes….. The Grand Union Canal Transfer is a…
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Maudslay Dynasty
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…
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…
Baginton Aerodrome to Close
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 –…
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…