For those with Coventry ancestors and for genealogy enthusiasts living in the area

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Change of Date for January 2026 Meeting

We have been informed by the Old Coventrians Rugby Club,...

Programme of Meetings for 2026

The speakers for the first four meetings (January to April)...

Coventry Workhouse Births and Deaths

This publication, compiled by Beverley Wishart, was originally produced as...

Heritage Open Days Event

Coventry Family History Society at Coventry Archives— An Insight into...

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Coventry Workhouse Births and Deaths

Heritage Open Days Event

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