The Stonewalk Memorial Stone
coventrysociety Coventry Society founder member Paul Maddocks tells the story of one of the more unusual memorials at Coventry Cathedral. Paul writes….. Twenty-five years ago, in 2001, the Memorial Stone for…
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Demolition of the Baths Approved
The Government has given approval for the demolition of Coventry Baths. Coventry Swimming Pool, which are Grade II Listed, was once described as “the finest” in Europe. It is an…
CovSoc Member Becomes Lord Mayor
Councillor Roger Bailey has become the first member of the Coventry Society to serve as Lord Mayor of Coventry, marking a proud moment for both the Society and the city…
A Look Around the Chace Hotel
Two fortunate CovSoc committee members were given a tour of the ongoing conservation work at the Chace Hotel last week, courtesy of Nick and Tim Cockburn, directors of the Distinct…
Family Affair
Historian and CovSoc member Peter James tells us the story of the Francis Family, which made a significant contribution to Coventry’s automotive history. Peter writes…. Lea and Francis Richard Henry…
Drinking in an Old English Town
‘Drinking In an Old English Town’ A history of the alcohol trade in Coventry. By Fred Luckett. CovSoc founder member Paul Maddocks reviews a new book written by fellow CovSoc…
What are these?
Curators at the Herbert are asking if anyone knows what these carved stones are. The mystery stonework is located at Whitefriars Monastery but isn’t catalogued. Experts advise that it is…
Cycle Racing in Earlsdon
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about the history of cycle racing in Earlsdon. Peter writes…… Bowls Club Heading south from Spencer Park and along Morningside, you come…
Investment in the Market
More than £1m is set to be invested to ensure the much-loved Market is a striking landmark that supports the future of the city and the City Centre South development.…
Coventry in 1957
Coventry in 1957– Still Change, Change, Change…(and the aftermath of Suez… not unlike 2026!) (From Alfred Herbert News Vol 31 No 3 September – October 1957) Historian and CovSoc Committee…