In the Company of the Coventry Coroner
coventrysociety 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…
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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…
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…
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…
Coventry Transport
Following the recent article about the trip on the Very Light Rail system, historian and CovSoc member, Peter James, tells us about the history of public transport in Coventry. Peter…
Demolition of the Langleys
The Stoke Local History Group has raised issues about the proposed demolition of the Langleys, the oldest building in Stoke Green. This article is from the July edition of Jabet’s…
The LTB is Dead, Long Live the LTB
CovSoc committee member, John Goodman, attended the recent launch of a new book. John writes….. The Litten Tree Building, built for the Rover car company in 1910 as its showroom,…
Coventry School of Art
Coventry Society member, Peter James, tells us the interesting story of Coventry School of Art. Peter writes…. Coventry School of Art was built in Ford Street in 1863 in the…
Former Hearsall Baptist Church to be Locally Listed
A church adjacent to Hearsall Common is to be added to the Local List of Heritage Assets. The former Hearsall Baptist Church, famous for its Christmas “Star of Hope”, has…
A new, old wall on Spon End
Historian and CovSoc committee member, David Porter, has been researching a recently revealed wall in Spon End. David writes…. The recent demolition on Spon End of the warehouse and showroom…