Explore Coventry11th - 12th September 2010

Further Information

024 7622 5616www.visitcoventry.co.uk

Heritage Open Days

Welcome to the 16th Heritage Open Days weekend in Coventry.

Once again, Coventry is proud to be part of this national event organised in conjunction with The Civic Trust and English Heritage.

Heritage Open Days is organised by volunteers and is England’s biggest and most popular voluntary cultural event, attracting some 800,000 people every year.

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture.

Coventry Heritage Open Days 2010 Committee.

The Heritage Weekend event is organised by a committee of mostly volunteers who represent many aspects of history and who give their time freely to make the weekend happen and include the Coventry Society, plus others, in addition to those from both Coventry City Council and Coventry Cathedral.

The event is chaired and jointly run by Karen Aspin, Events Manager at CV One and Roger Bailey, a regional Blue Badge Tourist Guide. Helping over the weekend will be members of the Coventry Guild of Tour Guides, all of whom have qualified to be tourist guides with a Coventry Green Badge.

Committee Members: Karen Aspin, Roger Bailey, Stevie Keith, John Haslam, Hazel Lynn, Andrew Peel, Jessica Pinson, Steve Bagley, Marcus Lynch, Nick Chavasse, Sue Mann, Julie Richards.

Front cover image courtesy of Kenilworth Castle – Heritage Trust

Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication and the contents therein, the publisher accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any errors, mistakes, or omissions; or for any loss incurred due to any published inaccuracies.

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum Activities

Coventry City Centre

City Centre Map

Mediaeval Spon Street Area

Binley/Coombe Area

Cathedral Quarter

Earlsdon Area

Baginton Area

Free Tours

Allesley & Allesley Village Area

Wyken Area

Win a Nintendo DSi

Additional Information

Heritage Societies

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Free Tours

A walking tour of Coventry will start at 13.30 each day, all starting from the Tourist Information Centre which is located under the tower of the ruined Cathedral, to last no more than 1.5 hours.

To book, please call: 024 7622 5616.

City Centre Walking Tours Cuckoo Lane, CV1 5AB, Tel 024 7622 5616

Sat & Sun 1.30pm

This informal tour gives visitors a broad introduction to the museum whilst hearing stories of road transport history in Coventry and discovering more about some of the highlights in the collection. The tours include a thrilling ride on the Thrust SSC simulator.

Free guided tours of the Cathedral at 11am and 2pm on Saturday and 2pm Sunday.

Coventry CathedralPriory Street, CV1 5AB, Tel 024 7652 1200

Sat 11am and 2pm & Sun 2pm

Coventry Transport Museum ‘Highlights Tour’ Hales Street, CV1 1JD, Tel 024 7623 4270

Sat & Sun 11am and 2pm

www.transport-museum.com

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Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

Curators will be leading behind the scenes tours of the museum stores. Come along and explore the collections that the public don’t normally see, including costume and natural history. Each tour will last about 45 minutes. Places are limited so advance booking is advised.

Coventry Family History Society will be holding their 8th Family History Fair at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum throughout the heritage weekend. Many stalls relating to family research will be attending such as the ‘Local History Societies’, ‘Rolls Royce Heritage Trust’, ‘Western Front Association’ and many more. Why not trace your families’ history? You never know what you may find!

Family History FairJordan Well, CV1 5QP, Tel 024 7683 2386

Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 12noon-4pm

Meet some of the artists taking part in our Street Art exhibition. For one day only there will be live spraying, painting, pasting and stenciling taking place in the University square.

Street Art SaturdayJordan Well, CV1 5QP

Sat 11am-4pm

The Herbert is giving people of Coventry the chance to take part in a worldwide phenomenon. ‘It’s Yours, Take It’ is a great way for people who wouldn’t generally think about owning art to get a piece for free, from the artists taking place in Street Art. If you can’t make it on the day, the Herbert will be hiding artworks around the city each week for the duration of the exhibition.

It’s Yours, Take ItJordan Well, CV1 5QP

Sat 12:30pm-4pm

Informal harp sessions will be help in the Herbert Café for harpers to play together and for the public to have a go.

Herbert Harp-O-TuntitiesJordan Well, CV1 5QP

Sat 1pm-3.30pm

Behind the Scenes ToursJordan Well, CV1 5QP, Tel 024 7683 2386

Sat & Sun 11.30am, 1.30pm and 2.30pm

www.theherbert.org

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Coventry City Centre

Coventry Transport Museum Hales Street, CV1 1JD, Tel 024 7623 4270

Sat & Sun 10am-5pm

www.transport-museum.com

The largest collection of British Road Transport in the World with over 230 cars, and commercial vehicles, 250 cycles and 90 motorcycles. Enjoy the street scenes and experience the Blitz as well as ride in the fastest car in the World. A wide range of history groups will once again be bringing their displays to the museum.

Heritage activities: • Open day at Transport Museum Stores -

Saturday 11th 11am - 3pm• Coventry Road Transport Industry

Heritage Tour Sunday 12th 11am -1pm and 2pm - 4pm

The Council House Earl Street, CV1 5RR

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

The Council House is a grade II early Tudor style listed building with rich heraldic decoration built 1913-17; however due to the intervention of the First World War, the building was not officially opened until June 1920 by the Duke of York. Visitors will be able to view many areas that are not usually open to the public. The mayor will also be present Saturday morning only.

Heritage activities: • Council Chambers • Hospitality Suite• Reception Suite• Lady Mayoress’ Suite

The Charterhouse FestivalLondon Road, Charterhouse Fields, CV1 2JR

Sat 1pm-5pm

Circus skills, sports activities, stalls and music from local groups and schools shall all be on display.

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Coventry City Centre

Weavers Cottage - Black Swan TerraceUpper Spon Street, CV1 3BQ

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

A medieval house restored to show how John Croke the Weaver, lived in 1540. Each of the six houses in Black Swan Terrace were built as one structure and would have looked like this one, however when we came to do the restoration 122 was the one which was easiest to restore to its medieval state. The tudor garden and activity centre will be open for visitors.

Heritage activities: • Hunt the Herbs • Children’s Activities• Pomander Making • Spinning, weaving an dyeing• A display from the Coventry Embroiders

Guild and a demonstration of ‘Coventry Blue’

• Loom demonstration

Ford’s Hospital AlmshousesHill Street, CV1 2GY

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

Ford’s hospital was founded in 1509 by William Ford with the intention to provide sheltered accommodation for elderly people. On the night of 14th October 1940 it was struck by a single bomb which killed the warden, a nurse and six residents. The structure itself was quite severely damaged but not totally beyond repair; the building was faithfully restored in 1953 using wherever possible, original materials salvaged from the ruins. The resident’s lounge, a courtyard and the garden will all be open over the two days.

Heritage activities: • A short talk from resident, Mr. Chapman

Children’s Activities• A display of old prints, maps and

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Coventry City Centre

The Belgrade Theatre was the first civic theatre to be built after the war and was opened in March 1958, part of a large scale re-development of the City of Coventry.

Now an English Heritage grade II listed building, the Belgrade acquired its name in recognition and thanks for a gift of timber from the Yugoslav city of Belgrade that was used extensively in the construction of the auditorium. The theatre has undergone a £12m refurbishment including a 7 storey extension to create the B2 auditorium. Theatre auditoriums (subject to performances), foyers and exhibition space shall be open to visitors.

Coventry Masonic Hall Warwick Road, CV3 6AU

Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 10am-3pm

Guided tours around the rooms and temple with displays of regalia worn by masons in craft lodges & side degrees, with details of charity work and festivities undertaken.The Coventry Masonic hall was built as a private house in 1878 and still retains many of the original features; the building was purchased by The Drapers Guild in around 1975 when it became The Drapers Company Club. In around 1988 the building was bought from the guild by the masons, but is shared by both organisations today with the guild still owning the furniture. Reading Room, Reception, a display of Masonic regalia and the Masonic Temple will all be open.

Heritage activities: • Guided tours by Masons• Talks and demonstrations of

Freemasonry• Refreshments

The Belgrade Theatre St Nicholas Street, CV1 1GS, Tel 024 7655 3055

Sat 10am-5pm

www.belgrade.co.uk

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Draper’s HallBayley Lane, CV1 5RN

Sat & Sun 11am-4pm

Built in 1832 by the Drapers Company, one of Coventry’s great trading guilds, this site has links back to the city’s mediaeval clothing industry.

Heritage activities: • Titanic exhibition

Friswell’s Picture GalleryAlso based at Drapers Hall for the weekend are Friswell’s Picture Gallery; celebrating 140 years in the city with an exhibition of original art works. Beautiful English, Spanish and local art will be for sale. Visitors also have the opportunity to discuss any aspects of pictures or picture framing with Patrick Kelly who has 30 years experience in the art world.

Warwick Road URCWarwick Row, CV1 1EX

Sat 10am-4pm

www.wrurc.co.uk

Warwick Road URC dates back to 1742 and originated in the back yard of The Cross Keys Inn. The URC moved to its current site in 1891. The Church Sanctuary and centre will be open to the public on Saturday only.

Heritage activities: • Archive Exhibition• Refreshments in Church Centre

Queen’s Road Baptist ChurchQueen’s Road, CV1 3EG

Sat 11am-4pm

Queen’s Road Baptist Church, Coventry claims a continuous history in the city that dates from 1643 - during the English Civil War. As Coventry grew, the church - now led by William Henderson - grew too. He had worked as an evangelist after his conversion to Christ, and the church moved its worship services to the present building in Queen’s Road in 1884. The main chapel, café (11am-2pm) and adjacent areas shall all be open.

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The Lock GalleryWorkshop 10, Canal Basin, CV1 4LY

Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 11am-4pm

The Lock Gallery is an independent open studio and art gallery. It is located in Coventry’s Canal Basin, amongst picturesque scenery and within the hub of Coventry’s art scene. It is run by artist and sculptor Emma O’Brien. There shall be an outdoor arts and craft fair within the Canal Basin on Sunday only.

Heritage activities: • Arts & Crafts for sale• Face Painting• Music• BBQ• Boat Trips • Craft Activities

Priory Visitor Centre Priory Gardens, CV1 5EX, Tel 024 7655 2242

Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 12noon-4pm

www.theherbert.org

Built on the site of Coventry’s first Cathedral, the 11th Century Benedictine Priory of St Mary, the Visitor Centre and gardens house many artefacts discovered during excavations of the Priory and tell the story of one of Coventry’s most important historical sites. The Undercrofts offer a fascinating glimpse into the best preserved remains of Coventry’s original Benedictine monastery. Discovered and excavated by the Coventry Archaeological Team as part of the Phoenix Initiative, stone vaulted rooms, a courtyard, exhibition area, undercrofts, doorways and passages will all be open for visitors to experience.

Heritage activities: • Make and Take crafts table for Adults

and Children will take place between both 10.30am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-3.30pm on Saturday and Sunday

• Tudor/Medieval games to play• Create your own Lyre (Tudor musical

instrument) to take away with you

Cathedral Quarter

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Coventry Cathedral Priory Street, CV1 5AB, Tel 024 7652 1200

Sat 9.00am-4.30pm & Sun 12.00pm-4pm

www.coventrycathedral.org.uk

Designed by Sir Basil Spence and voted the nation’s favourite 20th century building, the modern church of St Michael sits majestically next to the ‘blitzed’ ruins of its 12th century predecessor, both serving as an international symbol of peace and reconciliation. Take a tour spanning 800 years of Coventry’s history, including the Cathedral Nave and Ruins. There will also be the chance to view areas which are not usually open to the public. For the more active visitor there will be the chance to climb all 181 steps of St Michaels’ 295ft spire to experience arguably the most breath taking views of modern day Coventry.

Heritage activities: • 1pm on Saturday is the grand opening of

New St Michael’s Gallery Exhibition in the New Cathedral, with an exhibit on over 1000 years of history on the Hill Top.

• The new heritage gallery in the Cathedral undercroft will be open to the public featuring a new visitor film, the history and heritage of Coventry’s three Cathedrals over the last 1000 years.

• Free access will be available to all the main parts of the Cathedral, including the majestic Nave with its stunning baptistery and aisle windows, the biggest tapestry in the world at the East End, and the many wonderful surprises in the side chapels. In the ruins visitors will be able to see the charming medieval glass in the Haigh chapel, the beautiful vaulting of the medieval crypts and climb the tower to enjoy the spectacular views over the city.

• Free guided tours of the Cathedral at 11am and 2pm on Saturday and 2pm Sunday.

• Refreshments will be available in Benedicts Restaurant and under the canopy at the West End of the Cathedral.

• Free admission throughout Saturday and Sunday but also the Cathedral annual pass will be discounted from £15.00 to £5.00 for all of Heritage weekend.

Cathedral Quarter

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Holy Trinity Church Priory Row, CV1 5EX

Sat & Sun 10am-5pm

www.holytrinitycoventry.org.uk

Founded in the 12th Century, with its existence being first recorded in 1113, Holy Trinity is one of the largest mediaeval churches in England and was built for the tenants of the Priory lands which extended over the north of Coventry. It has changed greatly throughout its 900 year history; being practically destroyed by fire in 1257. More recently the church has become known for one of the most fascinating examples of a 15th Century “Doom Painting”, depicting ‘The Last Day of Judgement’.

Heritage activities: • Guided Tours • Fair Trade Shop• Live Music• Children’s Activities• Refreshments• Tapestry weaving in progress • Guided tours of nearby Old Bluecoat

School at 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm (Saturday only)

Freeman’s Guild RoomBayley Lane, CV1 5RN

Sat 9am-5pm & Sun 10am-3pm

www.coventryfreemensguild.co.uk

Occupying the north undercroft of St Mary’s Guildhall, it was originally a row of shops; however, it is from here that the Guild’s present day business is administered. The Guild Room displaying Freeman’s Guild memorabilia and photographs of Guild Members dating back to 1946 shall be open to view.

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St Mary’s Guildhall Bayley Lane, CV1 5RN, Tel 024 7683 3328

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

www.coventry.gov.uk/stmarys

First built in the 14th century, St Mary’s Guildhall is one of the finest surviving examples of a medieval guildhall in the country, with connections to such celebrated personalities as Mary Queen of Scots, William Shakespeare and George Eliot during its long history. Inside can be found magnificent interiors, works of art, historic furniture, arms and armour, and one of the most important tapestries in the country. Areas open include the The Great Hall, Old Mayoress’ Parlour, Prince’s Chamber, Old Council Chamber, Minstrels’ Gallery, the Armoury, the Mary Queen of Scots Room, the Mercers’ Room and the Undercroft.

Heritage activities: • Historical Displays • Tourist Guides present• Display from Police museum• Medieval and Tudor Music being played

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St John’s Church Fleet Street, CV1 2BY

Sat 10am-4:30pm & Sun 11.30am-4:30pm

www.stjohn-the-baptist.co.uk

Built in 1344, St John’s former uses include that of Guild Church, Royal Chantry, dye works and prison before finally becoming a parish church in 1734. As a prison, it was used to incarcerate Royalist soldiers captured at the battle of Preston. The church is widely used today for worship and community needs. There will be refreshments available on Saturday from 10am -12noon.

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Mediaeval Spon Street Area

Coventry Watchmakers’ Museum Project Spon Street, CV1 3BA

Sat & Sun 10am-4pm

www.coventrywatchmuseum.co.uk

Housed within three 19th century cottages, the project organisers continue to work towards making this site the Museum’s permanent home, proudly illustrating Coventry’s influence within the British watch making industry, which dates back to the 1680s. The museum area, Second World War air raid shelter and exhibitions of Coventry made clocks and watches will all be open.

Heritage activities: • Exhibition of Coventry made Clocks &

Watches• A display of WW2 artifacts

Allesley Park Walled Garden Allesley Hall Drive, CV5 9AD

Sat 10.30am-12.30pm & Sun 10.30am-12.30pm and 2pm-4pm

www.coventry-walks.org.uk/APWGG

The Allesley Park Walled Garden Group is a voluntary group whose aim is to restore Allesley Park Walled Garden as an authentic 18th century kitchen garden, as is part of Coventry’s heritage, and to use it as an educational resource.

Heritage activities: • Garden Market (Sat 10.30am–12.30pm)• Photographic Competition • Wok cooking demonstration using

vegetables from the garden• Children’s craft and wildlife activities

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Coombe Abbey Country Park Brinklow Road, CV3 2AB

Sat & Sun 12noon-2.30pm Site open all day

Coombe Abbey was founded as a monastery in the 12th century and was bought by Coventry City Council in 1964. While the grounds of the abbey are now a popular nature reserve and country park the Abbey itself is now a hotel. The event will concentrate on the 300 year history of the Craven family, their life at the park and the transformation of the parks landscape whilst this family owned the abbey. Formal gardens, arboretum, wild flower meadow, woodland areas and duck decoy spinney shall all be open.

Heritage activities: • Historical games and demonstrations• Social History Trail• Family Fun

Binley/Coombe Area

London Road CemeteryTurner Road, CV1 2GB

Sat & Sun 11am-3pm

The Cemetery opened in 1847. It was landscaped by Sir Joseph Paxton at the site of an old quarry near to the old London turnpike. At the Cemetery’s main entrance there are a Lodge and two chapels, Anglican and Non-Conformist, which were possibly designed by George Stokes, Son in Law of Sir Joseph Paxton. The small Jewish Chapel was a later addition. In the years that followed, two extensions were added to the original cemetery; the first created in 1887, the second in 1929.

Heritage activities: • Display about the history of the site,

notable persons buried there and natural features

• Short walking tour

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Lunt Roman Fort Coventry Road, Baginton, CV8 3AJ

Sat & Sun 10.30am-4.30pm

Follow in the footsteps of the Roman Army by visiting this unique reconstruction of a first century fort. The Granary Museum and all areas of the fort shall be open; free admission for one weekend only. Handle some real Roman objects and meet and compare two Roman soldiers from the early and late empire.

Heritage activities: • Regular demonstrations between

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St John the Baptist Church Baginton, Holly Lane, CV8 3AE

Sat 10am-5pm & Sun 2pm-5pm

St John the Baptist Church dates back to the 13th Century although it is rumoured that there was once a Saxon Church on the site. It is one of the oldest inhabited spots in the country. The remains of a medieval castle and many buildings from later centuries still exist on the site.

St Bartholomew’s Church Brinklow Road, CV3 2DT

Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 1pm-4pm

St Bartholomew’s is the Parish Church of Binley and whilst the present building was dedicated in 1773, there is evidence to suggest that a chapel was first established here in the Middle Ages. Church and Church Hall shall be open to the public.

Heritage activities: • Summer Fete (Sat) • Family Activities

Binley/Coombe Area

Baginton Area

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Earlsdon Area

Earlsdon Methodist Church Albany Road, CV5 6NF

Sat 10am-3pm & Sun 1pm-4pm

Earlsdon Methodist Church started life in a derelict Ribbon Factory. The members then built what is today the Criterion Theatre, before constructing the present building in its prominent location. Over the years it has provided facilities for both Sunday Worship and other activities - church related and secular - with the adjacent Church Hall being a major asset in this.

Heritage activities: • There will be an exhibition of

photographs and items related to the sporting and youth activities associated with the church.

Baginton CastleOak Farm, CV8 3AU

Sat & Sun 10am-6pm

Bagots Castle was originally a 13th century fortified manor house, founded by the de Derlye family. The large rectangular platform, partly encased by a wide ditch, stands against the steep banks of the River Sowe. In the 14th century, Sir William Bagot founded the stone castle, when adding a tower house encased by a ditch. Sadly only the foundations of the tower remain, with vaulted chambers in basement, a spiral stair turret and a rectangular garderobe turret.

Heritage activities: • Fund Raising • Coconut Shy

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St Mary Magdalene ChurchWyken Croft, CV5 8DT

Sat 10.30am-4pm & Sunday 2pm-4pm

Wyken boasts Coventry’s oldest surviving building, St. Mary Magdalene Church, which dates back to the 11th century. As the community of Wyken grew larger, expanding from a small village clustered around the church to become a part of Coventry city, a new modern church was built alongside St Mary Magdalene, The Church of Risen Christ.

Heritage activities: • Guided Tours • Historical Displays • Refreshments

Caludon Castle ParkFarren Road, Wyken, CV2 5EH

Sat & Sun - Dawn until Dusk

Caludon Castle was originally a 12th century fortified manor house, founded by Ranulf Blundeville, earl of Chester. In 1305, Stephen de Segrave founded the stone castle when King Edward I, granted him a licence to crenellate his manor house. Founded by John Mowbray, the mid 14th century hall house was built above a low undercroft but it fell into disrepair in the late 14th century, after the banishment of Thomas Mowbray by King Richard II. In 1580, the house was remodeled by Lord Berkley and in the 17th century the castle received structural alterations, only to be abandoned after the Civil War. Caludon Castle park is a public park and all area’s of the open land are useable.

Heritage activities: • Guided tours of the original castle site• Stalls & exhibition tents• Displays by students of near by Caludon

Castle school• Refreshments

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St Luke’s Parish ChurchRotherham Road, Holbrooks, CV6 4FE

Sat 10am-3.30pm & Sun 11.30am-3.30pm

The parish of Holbrooks was created in 1935 with Fr Charles Dodd as its first parish priest. From its beginnings, Saint Luke’s has fostered a Catholic tradition and a regular round of sacramental worship was maintained. Saint Luke’s has always been a church that gives off a welcoming atmosphere, which makes visitors feel instantly at home.

Heritage activities: • Displays of local history • Local people available to answer

questions about community history • Refreshments Available • Display of Church vestments

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The Herbert Art Gallery has been offered the opportunity to purchase an exquisite album of watercolours painted in Coventry in 1819 - 1820 by the artist William H Brooke. This previously unknown album is probably one of the most important single collections of topographical images of historic Coventry, providing new information and perspectives on the buildings and landscape of Coventry in the early 19th Century. The Herbert is now seeking £12,000 to purchase and make this album ready for display. Please help us retain it for Coventry by donating either on line at http://www.thebiggive.org.uk/charity.php?charity_id=7343, or by sending a donation to:

Coventry Heritage & Arts Trust Ltd, The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Jordan Well, Coventry, CV1 5QP

marking your envelope for the attention of Emma MacLellan, Head of Development.

Help the Herbert

George Miles MemorialGeorge Miles became a Coventry Green Badge Tourist Guide in 1990 and since then, had played a important part in promoting the city of Coventry to visitors from around the World. This included many from places twinned with our city, for which he had a passion for. His death is a sad loss to his family and to the city, especially the part he played in promoting local heritage on Heritage Open Day weekends. He will be forever remembered giving guided tours of the Undercroft in his monks outfit. We have dedicated this event to George and all those involved in its running will be thinking of him.

Heritage Open Days weekend provides a great opportunity to learn more about Coventry’s history and heritage, and there will be many historical societies and associations on hand at key venues throughout the weekend to enhance your Heritage Open Days experience. These groups largely consist of volunteers, dedicating their time and effort to educating the wider community, celebrating our heritage, and campaigning to preserve our history.

Free to explore…Coventry’s Heritage!

Contact DetailsFor further information, please contact;

www.visitcoventry.co.uk or call 024 7622 5616

Alternatively;

Events TeamCV One ltd8, Hay LaneCoventryCV1 5RF024 7660 7022

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The Council House

Coventry Transport Museum

The Charterhouse Festival

Weavers Cottage

Ford’s Hospital Almshouses

Belgrade Theatre

Coventry Masonic Hall

Warwick Road UFC

Drapers Hall

Queen’s Road Baptist Church

The Lock Gallery

Priory Visitor Centre

Coventry Cathedral

Holy Trinity Church

Freeman’s Guild Room

St Mary’s Guildhall

St John’s Church

Coventry Watchmakers’ Museum

Allesley Park Walled Garden

Coombe Abbey Country Park

London Road Cemetery

St Bartholomew’s Church

Lunt Roman Fort

St John the Baptist Church

Baginton Castle

Earlsdon Methodist Church

St Mary Magdalene Church

Caludon Castle Park

St Luke’s Parish Church

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Free Bus ServiceSaturday & Sunday

A free bus service will operate between the city centre and various participating venues on both Saturday and Sunday. All buses depart from the Coventry Transport Museum from the layby opposite the Old Fire Station.

Coventry Transport Museum (Depart)

Masonic Lodge

Lunt Fort

St Bartholomew’s Church

Caludon Castle

St Mary Magdalene Church

Coombe Abbey (Arrive)

Coombe Abbey (Depart)

St Bartholomew’s Church

Lunt Fort

Masonic Lodge

Coventry Transport Museum (Depart)

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CV One has joined forces with the Coventry Telegraph to offer one lucky winner the chance to walk away with a brand new Nintendo DSi console and game. The competition is open to all ages, so bring your family along to the Heritage Open Days over the 11th-12th September for a chance to win this fabulous prize! The Nintendo DSi can be yours by simply attending three of this year’s attractions and working out the answers to the three mystery questions that you can find exclusively printed in the Friday 3rd September edition of the Coventry Telegraph.

Win a Nintendo DSi!