The speaker is Martin Harrison. The title of his talk is "Bablake's Last Casualty". Martin is a collector and researcher of Orders, Decorations and Medals. He will be looking at a group of medals awarded to a local Coventry Soldier who was killed in action in World War I, Reginald Thomas Beaufoy. Martin will detail […]
The Magna Carta by Dr Erik Grigg Erik is a history lecturer at Lincolnshire University. This entertaining presentation will make the Magna Carta medieval life of King John relevant with many anecdotes of unrest. Erik highlights some of the clauses of the written laws, actions affecting a persons liberty and the church!
The talk on Monday 8th July 2024 is by Ben Nicholls. The meeting will start at 7:30 pm; doors open at 7:00 pm. The venue is Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club. As usual, the talk will be available via Zoom Ben returns with a talk entitled ‘Finding my Grandfathers Global Family’. At the age of […]
The next meeting is on Monday 12th August at Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club, starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:pm. As usual, the talk will be broadcast via Zoom for thse members unable to attend the meeting. The speaker for August is Dr Ann Featherstone. The talk is entitled the Murder of the […]
The September meeting is on Monday 9th September at the Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club, starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. As usual, the meeting will be available via Zoom for those members unable to attend. The speaker is Mark Gamble. His talk is entitled ‘Monty’s Double: The life of actor M.E. […]
Our next meeting takes place on Monday 11th November, starting at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7:00 pm. As usual, the venue is the Old Coventrians Rugby Football Club. The meeting will also be available via Zoom for those unable to attend in person. The talk by Anthony Poulton-Smith is entitled “The Origins of Pub […]
Its Ian and Debs Extraordinary Quiz to celebrate our 30th Anniversary Followed by a social meal. Members are requested to bring small quantities of food to be shared amongst all present. The Society will provide cheese & biscuits plus tea and coffee.
Talk: D-Day Landings by James Porter
Talk: The Queen's Coins by Keith Westcott
Talk: The ABC of ARP by Paul & Alex Thompson The ABC of ARP’ looks at the preparation of and Civil Defence provision on the Home Front in case of air-raid or invasion. It includes an air raid and incendiary bomb training drill including a working air-raid siren, gas rattle, bell and whistles so ear […]
Talk: The Prince's Murderous Mistress by Steve Herra Steve is third generation of Cunard seafarer, his last ship was QE2 where he was a Purser. On leaving Cunard Steve joined the Royal Naval Reserve. Prior to the pandemic, Steve used to conduct guided visits to both Cunard and P&O ships whilst they were in Southampton. […]
Talk: The English Country House: Bedrooms, Banquets and Balls by John Vigar John Vigar MA,FSA Scot FRSA. John has been a professional historian and speaker for over 40 years, visiting diverse groups across the UK and beyond. For much of that time he also taught at the University of Kent as well as for the […]