The Coventry Society has established a Heritage Network for the sharing of information about the city’s heritage. The network is an email mailing list that

The Priory Visitor Centre and Undercrofts have re-opened after being closed for many years. The venue is now being run by Coventry University Student Union.

National Highways are consulting the public about plans to improve the A46 Eastern Bypass near Walsgrave. The scheme is part of a government commitment to

The remains of a medieval building have been discovered on the edge of Keresley. An excavation carried out by archaeologists has found evidence of the

CovSoc member, and Chair of the Friends of Coventry Cathedral, Martin Williams tells us about Ralph Beyer, an influential artist celebrated for his contribution to

Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us a fascinating story that combines bicyles and tubular bells. Peter writes….. In 1871 John Harrington the son

The November lecture of the Art Society Coventry is given by Ian Swankie. Pots and Frocks: The world of Sir Grayson Perry – from Essex

Former CovSoc Membership Secretary, Terry Kenny, tells us the fascinating story of his experiences acting in the Cathedral. Terry writes…. When the Cathedral was consecrated

CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the interesting story of a Warwickshire lad who became famous in the 18th Century. Peter writes…. Fourteen miles from

Create Streets proposes building housing on Britain’s “needlessly wide” roads. Architectural website Dezeen reports….. Architecture task force Create Streets is calling for Britain’s multi-lane roads

In the run up to Martinmas, CovSoc member Peter James tells us about the ancient ceremony of Wrothsilver. Peter writes….. Knightlow Hundred covers a large

For 150 years Coventry was the cynosure of British watchmaking. From the 1850’s, as the city’s watchmaking renown became world-wide, skilled immigrant Jewish watchmakers, from