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Brian Redknap RIP
Brian Redknap RIP One of the Coventry Society’s most loyal friends passed away on 2nd April at Myton Hospice at the age of 88. His funeral will be held at 1.30 p.m. on Friday 6th May at Canley...
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Making a Splash! Coventry's New Waterpark!
Making a Splash! ......Coventry's New Waterpark Member of the Coventry Society Committee have taken a closer look at the plans for the new City Centre Swimming Pool and Sport Centre in New Union...
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A Look Back at Spire House and Christchurch House
A Look Back at Spire House and Christchurch House With the submission of the planning application for the new Water Park on New Union Street, Coventry Society member and architect Angus Kaye takes a...
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The Old Grammar School Receives Civic Voice Award
The Old Grammar School Receives Civic Voice Award Two committee members of the Coventry Society attended the presentation of the Civic Voice Design Awards on 24th May 2016 and were pleased to receive a...
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Your Invitation to join us for a Public Art Trail for Civic Day
Your Invitation to join us for a Public Art Trail for Civic Day This year, for Civic Day, the Coventry Society is celebrating Coventry’s fantastic heritage of public art. Coventry has many fine works...
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Midsummer at St. John's
Midsummer Event at St. John's Local Performance Charity's Summer Festival A Dream of Midsummer Music, dance, history, tradition, art, theatre: we will have it all! Coventry based charity Unlock the...
View ArticleThe Possible Impact of Brexit on Coventry - A personal view
The Possible Impact of Brexit on Coventry - some thoughts by John Payne, Coventry Society Committee Member The views expressed in this paper are purely personal and do not reflect the views of the...
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Commemoration of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme
Commemoration of the Centenary of the Battle of the Somme By John Payne, Committee Member This week I represented the Society at two contrasting commemorations of the centenary of the Battle of the...
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Our September Meeting - Nick Marchini
Our September 2016 Meeting - Speaker Nick Marchini
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Coventry Society Meeting October 2016
Our October 2016 Meeting - First World War Memorals in Coventry
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Next Meeting - Jeremy Gould - The Historic Significance of Coventry's Postwar...
Next Meeting - Jeremy Gould - The Historic Significance of Coventry's Postwar Building and Planning Heritage Link to Review of Jeremy and Caroline Gould's Book
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Recognising Coventrys Public Art Heritage - William George Mitchell (born 1925)
Recognising Coventry’s Public Art Heritage - William George Mitchell (born 1925) According to Wikipedia, William George Mitchell was born in 1925. He is an English sculptor, artist and designer, best...
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The Year of the Sherbourne 2017
Introducing the Year of the Sherbourne 2017 Partners in Coventry, including the Coventry Society, have designated 2017 as the Year of the Sherbourne. Across the year we are planning events every month...
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Coventry in 50 Buildings - David McGrory - Review
Coventry in Fifty Buildings by David McGrory The CovSoc Review Just out this month is Coventry historian David McGrory's new book entitled 'Coventry in 50 buildings'. It's Dave's 26th published book...
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War of the Roses re-enactment day at the Coventry Charterhouse Priory
War of the Roses re-enactment day at the Coventry Charterhouse Priory Saturday 27th May 12 noon till 4pm. Join in the fun day re-enactment of the Sir William Stanley's Household, military and craft...
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Celebrating Delia Derbyshire
Delia Derbyshire 80th celebrations Delia Derbyshire will always be remembered as the Electronic Music pioneer who gave us the iconic 'Doctor Who' theme tune. But her genius was more than just one piece...
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Jean Parker Sculptor of the Enfolding dies aged 81
Famous Coventry Sculptor Dies at 81 We are sad to report the recent death of Jean Parker, the Coventry sculptor who created The Enfolding, outside the Herbert Gallery. The following letter has been...
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New exhibition celebrates motoring pioneer who saved Kenilworth Castle
New exhibition celebrates motoring pioneer who saved Kenilworth Castle Speed and Power exhibition at Kenilworth Castle Now Open A landmark new exhibition – ‘Speed and Power: John Siddeley, Pioneer of...
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Invitation to Civic Day Event - 17 June 2017
You are cordially invited to the Coventry Society's Free event for Civic Day 2017. Saturday 17th June 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. At The Old Grammar School, Hales Street Please join us to...
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