CovSoc goes to Stanford Hall
coventrysociety Coventry Society committee member Peter Walters reports on a sun-kissed society visit to one of the Midlands’ lesser known country houses. Had the fates been a little kinder to Percy…
Heritage and History
St. John the Divine and Coventry’s Post War Suburbs
With the CovSoc visit to St. John the Divine Church coming up this week, our Vice Chair, Tim Brown, tells us some of the context of the construction of the…
Wolfhamcote Church – the one that got away …
With a CovSoc visit to St. John the Divine coming up later this month, Historian and CovSoc committee member, David Porter, tells us an interesting story about a medieval church,…
The Man who saved Kenilworth Castle
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about John Siddeley, one of Coventry’s most famous engineering innovators and the man who “saved Kenilworth Castle”. Peter writes…… John Davenport Siddeley…
In the Company of the Coventry Coroner
CovSoc founder member, Paul Maddocks, reviews a book written by one of Coventry’s best known tour guides, Jo Phillips. Paul writes…… A new book has been published called “In the…
Smithford Street Hostelries
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about the history of Smithford Street. Peter writes….. Smithford Street once a key artery connecting Fleet Street to Broadgate played a vital…
Broadgate House to be Flats?
The Local Democracy Reporting Service has reported that former council offices in Broadgate House could be turned into apartments after they were deemed to be surplus to requirements. Staff working…
Summer Houses Restored
A group of 25 CovSoc members and guests visited Stoney Road allotments on 2nd August to see the three listed summer houses which have been renovated. Stoney Road Allotments, originally…
The Life and Legacy of Sir Thomas White
Historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us the history of one of Coventry’s most important benefactors and his ongoing influence. Peter writes …….. Early Life Thomas White, born in…
CovSoc Goes Caving in Sheffield
Five intrepid CovSoc members went “river caving” in the fine city of Sheffield last week. The visit was courtesy of the Sheaf and Porter Rivers Trust. The trust has been…