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Coventry History and Heritage
Pictures Of Coventry Run by the Council, this site contains countless archive photographs from around our city which can be viewed for free, or larger prints can be purchased. A priceless collection.
Coventry Society The Society promote the environment, high standards of planning, high quality public amenities & harmonious relations among the community, as well as trying to preserve and promote understanding and appreciation of, the built, landscape and environmental heritage and history of Coventry.
Blue Badge Tourist Guide The Blue Badge Tourist Guide will show visitors the best an area has to offer. The Blue Badge is only awarded to those who have been rigorously selected, trained and examined. Flying the flag in the Heart of England is Roger Bailey.
Coventry And District Archaeological Society CADAS have been promoting archaeology in the Coventry area since 1965. If you live near Coventry, and have always wanted to take part in a dig, then by joining CADAS you can do just that, and discover skills you didn't know you had.
Godiva Inspires The official website for Pru Porretta - our 'modern day Lady Godiva'. Discover details of heritage tours, ghost tours, themed events, Godiva Sisters and much more.
The Coventry Watch Museum Project ...consists of a group of people, many of whom were born and bred in Coventry, who are seeking to inform people about the history of watchmaking which was so important to the industrial development of the city. The Project is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
The War Memorial Park A website dedicated to the men and women who have plaques in the War Memorial Park, Coventry. Includes lists of plaques and medals, plus a brief history of the park.
The COVENTRY Pages.NET A lovely website about Coventry by Peter Barton. Many photographs and lots of historic information covering ancient to modern times.
Alton Douglas Alton Douglas has written many informative and entertaining books. As well as three books about Coventry during the 20th century he has written many about the midlands including the Birmingham area, Shrewsbury and Stratford. Alton is also famous for various TV and radio shows.
BBCi Coventry history page The official BBC interactive site's Coventry page with many archive films and WW2 information including a special piece of historic footage of Princess Elizabeth visiting Coventry in 1948
The Herbert Art Gallery The official site for Coventry's premier art gallery with up to date information on events and exhibitions as well as features on archaeology, natural history and more.
Museum of British Road Transport Coventry's world famous Transport Museum online. Here, you can find out more about the fascinating items in the museum as well as viewing many fine historic photographs of classic cars and bikes. Plenty for kids to see and do, too.
COV KID A local website by a Coventry historian and author with lots of Coventry information, including old maps and a large database of names to help visitors look up ancestors.
A Coventry Kid A personal and heartwarming site by "Coventry kid" Jo Vernon. View genuine old photographs and be captivated by Jo's account of growing up in our city from pre-war towards the present. Also contains family history including "Grandad Death"!
John Webb's Heart-of-England Stunning photographs and some very useful historic details on Coventry and surrounding areas including amongst other places; Warwick, Stratford and Kenilworth.
Coventry Market History Visitors to Coventry Market might be familiar with "Rupert the Fish" and will certainly enjoy reading this detailed history of Coventry Markets stretching from 1217 to the present day.
Coventry Cinemas Compiled by John McSparron, here's a list with a little information on each of the cinemas from around Coventry that used to pack in the audiences on a regular basis. Also includes many photographs of surviving buildings as they appear now.
DEANOCITY3 A Coventry and Warwickshire based site by Dean Nelson, containing much varied information about local entertainment, and a super compilation of video clips, including historical local footage and Coventry City Football Club from 1930 to present.
Coventry Information
CWN - Information for Coventry and Warwickshire A site full of local information both historic and up-to the-minute.
Visit Coventry All the information necessary for tourists to enjoy their visit to our city. Find accomodation of every kind whether you're camping, hostelling or require a classy hotel. Also find entertainment and the best places to eat too.
Find 4 You Find4You is like no other web directory service. They have a dedicated team, devoted to finding you the right business/service. You do not have to waste time shopping around for the right service or the most competitive quote.
Godiva Rocks And now for something musical.... You might think that Coventry isn't a place that conjures up thoughts of chart artists, but did you know just how many well known stars actually come from here? Visit this website and then buy this book by Pete Chambers which covers everything there is to know about Coventry music... and then some! You won't be able to put it down.
icCOVENTRY A Coventry site produced in partnership with Coventry Newspapers. The latest Coventry, National and International news and an excellent reference section on historic Coventry.
Coventry Observer The website of one of our local newspapers containing news, history, job searches and much more.
Coventry City Council The official website of Coventry City Council contains important information about the running of our city and it's services, job vacancies, business information and more.
Coventry University For those wishing to learn more about further education in Coventry, a site containing all you need to know about Coventry University.
Coventry on the web Part of the "UK on the web" network, this site lists just about everything on the internet that's Coventry related, plus lots of other useful resources: Jobs, Dating, Classifieds, Cars, Property etc.
In Coventry A local internet resource with information of interest about, and for, the people of Coventryand the surrounding areas - Warwickshire and The West Midlands.
Coventry Market Like all the best websites, this one's very original and innovative yet extremely simple. Just click on a stall on the market plan to find out who runs it and what they sell. Very effective! Also learn about the market's history and other events held there.Coventry Churches
Coventry Cathedral The official website of Coventry Cathedral, including a brief history of Coventry's principal places of worship.
Holy Trinity Church One of Coventry's oldest churches enters the 21st century on the web with a wealth of information & lovely photographs.
Holy Trinity Church History An "unofficial" site by two members of the church, dedicated to the history of this fine building and includes a detailed tour and much more. Watch out for the organ.....
St. John the Baptist Church A website containing a comprehensive and detailed look at the history and current status of St. John's parish church in Fleet Street.
St Oswald's Church A very friendly and community based Tile Hill Parish website, with comprehensive content and a touch of humour!Coventry Schools
Barkers' Butts School The Official history and recollections by pupils and staff of one of Coventry's best known schools. A huge website that has something of interest not just for former pupils, but for anyone interested in Coventry's educational past.
Ravensdale Primary School, Coventry The official website for one of the best schools in Coventry, where we're extremely happy to send our two children! Includes pupil and parents zones with games, jokes and important school related information.
King Henry VIII School An insight into the school community of King Henry VIII... the very oldest, and certainly the most famous school in Coventry.
Bablake School, Coventry Established around five centuries ago, Bablake has a proud and prestigious place in Coventry's educational history.Coventry General Websites
Virtual Midlands 360 degree panorama services to business in Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester and the entire East & West Midlands. Immersive panoramic VR movies put your site visitors right in the centre of the scene. Ideal for estate agents, venues and publicity marketing campaigns, which we are happy to integrate into existing websites or supply as self-running virtual reality packages.
Coventry Amateur Radio Society Formed in 1932, the Coventry Amateur Radio Society is the oldest club of its kind affiliated to the RSGB.
Coventry Walks A very useful website highlighting many fine walks around Coventry and supported by the use of beautiful old maps and lovely photographs.
Tribal Coventry After all the nice old stuff I've tried to show you, here's the antidote!!! All cities have their less desirable side and here you'll find out about the elements that Coventry would rather be rid of. I had to bring balance to my site....!
Stop Smoking Quitting smoking increases your lung capacity, in some cases by up to 30%, improves your blood circulation, reduces the risks of strokes, and decreases the risk of cancer in your mouth and lungs. We provide both one-on-one and group consultations.For those who thought that Coventry in England was the only Coventry around, here are three more - all in the U S of A....
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Coventry Sub-districts
Tilehill.net A community based website serving Tile Hill and the surrounding area. Website features include; community links, information and contacts. This is your website.
Tile Hill Kid Contains all you need to know about Tile Hill Village and surrounding district. Inlcudes maps, history, school reunion information and pleasant walks around the area.
Earlsdon Online Described as the "village in Coventry", this is the community website for one the oldest of the city's suburbs.
Panoramic Earlsdon Website dedicated to the district of Earlsdon with a difference.... It's full of well constructed panoramic scenes which the viewer can control. Folk interested in this area might also wish to take a look at Earlsdon Watch.
Spon End A very detailed yet homely website, centered around Spon End, one of the oldest districts in the area with a rich heritage.
Visit Wyken A history of one of Coventry's largest districts which contains the ruins of the Norman "Caludon Castle", includes historic photographs, maps and local community information too.
Hillfields Partnership Website Hillfields was the first suburb to grow out of Coventry's increasing centre during the industrial revolution. This website covers many subjects including a very detailed history of the area which includes the Swanswell from nearly 1,000 years ago to modern times and a great quiz too!
Hillfields in Old Photos Emmanuel Hemmings has created a virtual historical tour through Hillfields. You can click on the map, then hover over the arrows to see how Hillfields looked in past decades.
Bell Green History and Heritage Community website featuring the archaeological, natural, industrial and traditional heritage that make up the unique history of Coventry's suburb of Bell Green.
The Virtual Museum, Willenhall The website of the Willenhall History Group giving readers the opportunity to contribute their own piece of Willenhall history.General Historical Interest
The 1605 Living History Society Our aims are to promote interest, education in the history of the 1605 Gunpowder plot, and how people lived during this period. Our Renaissance period reenactments will present you with hands-on workshops covering; Apothecary, Armour & Weaponry, Calligraphy, Dance, Music and Surgery.
Richard York - Musician But not just any musician.... Richard York takes you back to Medieval, Tudor or Victorian times with tales and tunes! Children will be educated and entertained by, and able to take an active part in, his music workshops. In Richard's words - "The soundtrack brings any film to life: music, feelings and atmosphere all belong together. This site is about how I use music to bring history to life."
Bingeby.com Visit this site to learn about Visby in Sweden, which is a walled city with ruins, roses, narrow cobblestone streets, a wide range of cosy restaurants and pubs, markets and the preserved city wall itself.
Stratford Town Walk Make the most of your visit to Startford with a guided walk to see the Shakespeare Town Houses, Royal Shakespeare Theatres and Holy Trinity Church. The guide will entertain and inform with amusing anecdotes, tales of fires, flood, plague, mediaeval cures and history of the town.
Warwickshire Railways For those interested in the railways of Warwickshire, this is a must. It contains a huge collection of over 1,000 photographs showing all the stations, lines and many other features.
Midlands Historical Data A wonderful and invaluable resource. This project helps to preserve old or out of print books and maps, making them available on CD. Their inventory is constantly increasing.
www.UNCLE-B.nl A huge and comprehensive database of all kinds of antiquities and services covering museums, galleries, antique shops, jewellery, classic vehicles and much more.
Of Choristers - Ancient and Modern A lovely and attractively illustrated website documenting the in-depth history of cathedral choirs down the ages.
The Gatehouse A fascinating and comprehensive collection of resources and information about the medieval fortifications and castles of England and Wales.
GENMAPS A collection of many old City and County maps. Some have incredible detail.
British History Online An absolutely invaluable source of British historic information, or to put it in their own words; "The digital library of text and information about people, places and businesses from the medieval and early modern period, built by the Institute of Historical Research and the History of Parliament Trust."Pastimes, Sport and Leisure
The Belgrade Theatre, Coventry The official website of Coventry's major venue for stage entertainment. Many famous faces have performed here and you can book online to see them.
Sensitive Light To see what can be achieved with a top class digital camera and a bit of skill and imagination, try this website for the outstanding results of one man and his hobby. There are some beautiful and inspiring images here which make you want to pick up your camera and try it yourself!
Roses and Ruins I've always enjoyed experimenting with Paint Shop Pro, but Tom MacFarlane shows some of the beautiful effects that can be achieved with such programmes, using an artistic eye.... and some lovely original photos on which to work too!
Kidz Do Bounce - Hire a bouncy castle for your kids parties or just for fun and you can't go far wrong. Try this link for prices, information and more.....
Gary Mabbutt's Knee! A great fanzine site for our local football team, Coventry City F.C. It manages to remain tongue-in-cheek whilst being deadly serious about the team at the same time! Includes match reports from my old school mate and Cov fan extraordinaire, Kev Monks.
COVSUPPORT Another website dedicated to Coventry City F.C. but managed by Kev Monks himself and with special support for COVENTRY CITY LADIES FC. - The website was formerly the Association Of Coventry City Supporters Clubs And Groups. (ACCSCAG)
Coventry Rugby Football Club The official website of the Coventry Rugby Football Club. The club plays in National Division One and this site gives all the statistics, latest news and the last few years of match history.
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