Coventry Sewing Machine Company
coventrysociety Historian and Coventry Society member, Peter James, tells us the fascinating history of sewing machine manufacture in Coventry. Peter writes…… William Newton Wilson set up Newton Wilson & Co. in…
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New Plans for Civic Centre Site
Coventry University is planning a massive redevelopment which could bring a hotel, shops and hundreds of new homes to the site of former Council offices in the city centre. The…
A Walk on the Wild Side
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…
VLR Takes Next Steps
The Coventry Very Light Rail (CVLR) project has achieved a significant technical milestone with the construction of a 220-metre single-track demonstrator in the city centre. Installed along Greyfriars Road and…
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…
New Coventry business park set to create 1,000 jobs
The Coventry Telegraph has reported that a business park set to create 1,000 jobs will be built on the outskirts of Coventry despite local concerns. Developers have gained the final…
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…
Three Libraries to Move
The City Council has approved plans for the relocation of three libraries in the city to save money. Coventry City Council approved plans to move the services in Bell Green,…
Spon End Demolition Commences
Demolition of blocks in the former Spon End council estate has started. Housing association Citizen is working with The Hill Group to demolish Kerry House, Milestone House and Trafalgar House…
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…