The Man who saved Kenilworth Castle
coventrysociety 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…
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Coventry Grows
A new project has been launched to create up to three new community growing spaces within some of the most green-deprived parts of Coventry. As part of its 15-year strategic…
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…
The Return of the Lentons Lane Solar Farm
In 2023, Coventry Society member Peter Hunter wrote an article about proposals for a solar farm on Lentons Lane, located on the city’s northern boundary. He also submitted comments on…
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…
Business Site to be Used for Student Accommodation
Part of an important business park in Westwood Heath is to be redeveloped for more student accommodation for Warwick University. The Mercia Business Village in Torwood Close is to be…
Whispering Revolution
Coventry Society founder member, Paul Maddocks, worked for many years for the City’s Museum Service, even before the Transport Museum was established. In this role he was involved in displaying…