A Walk on the Wild Side
coventrysociety On 14th May 2025, twenty-seven intrepid Coventry Society member braved the wild conditions of the Charterhouse Heritage Park to see for themselves what is planned for the area. Guided by…
Heritage and History
Charterhouse Re-Opening Date Announced
The National Trust has announced the date that the Charterhouse will re-open under their management. From Wednesday 21 May, one of the Midlands’ finest historic landmarks will reopen as part…
Coventry in 1953/4 – The City Prospers…
Historian and CovSoc Committee member, David Fry, has been studying past editions of the Alfred Herbert Newsletter. These Newsletters are much more than just a works magazine and some articles…
The Kenderdine Family
CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about one of Coventry’s well known families. Peter writes….. Bednall Hall in Staffordshire was built in the early 19th century and became the home…
Blue Plaque for Graham Sutherland
English Heritage has erected a plaque at a house in London which was the early home of artist Graham Sutherland. The plaque was erected this year by English Heritage at…
Broadgate House Up for Sale?
The BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported that Broadgate House is likely to be put up for sale. Broadgate House, is a Grade II listed building that overlooks Coventry’s…
New Pond at Charterhouse
BBC Coventry and Warwickshire has reported that a new pond has been created within the Charterhouse Heritage Park. A stretch of the River Sherbourne running through Charterhouse Heritage Park in…
New Operator Sought for Priory Visitor Centre
The Council has invited “Expressions of Interest” for the operational management of the Priory Visitor Centre and Undercroft. The Council is inviting businesses, community groups and organisations to take on…
Stop Notice Appealed
In January we reported the unauthorised demolition of two shop units in the recently declared Earlsdon Conservation Area. In February we reported that the council took the unusual step of…
Harry Ferguson 1884-1960
Coventry Society member Peter James tells us the interesting history of Harry Ferguson. Peter writes….. Henry George Ferguson (always known as Harry) was born on 4th November 1884 at Growell…