ach month since September 2020 the Stoke Local History Group has issued a newsletter. These are far more than a simple "what's on" publication, but contain in-depth local history articles and much more besides.
The year of publication can be selected below - then click the month, which will open a PDF file in a new browser tab, or in your own PDF programme, depending on your computer's settings.
Select a year: 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
| Date | Contains: |
|---|---|
| January | Godiva: The Lady and the Legend -- 'Here we come a-Wassailing' -- Remembering Terry Hall -- Ball Hill - the thriving centre of a new Edwardian suburb |
| February | Spotlight on a little-known genius: the life and work of Frederick Lanchester -- Lady Godiva: the woman and the legend -- Park Cottage, an extraordinary house in Stoke Park -- What's in a name? Jabet's Ash - the new title of this Newsletter |
| March | A tale of two gates (and a garden) -- Former Coronet and Humber Works gain 'local listing' status -- Charterhouse set to open -- Andrew Carnegie's celebrated visit to Coventry, June 1914 |
| April | Charterhouse opens as city's latest heritage attraction -- A gift from Carnegie: Dippy the Dinosaur -- From village ale house to suburban Rose and Crown -- Plaudits for 1960s railway station |
| May | Next stop: group visit to Lanchester Archives -- Jabet's Ash to get a story board -- Fancy a day out? Try Birmingham's Back-to-Backs -- Life in Coventry's crowded courts |
| June | Lanchester visit June 28th (cancelled) -- Group visit to Coventry's unique Watch Museum in Spon Street (Sat. 29th July, 11am) -- Stoke group's visit to Charterhouse -- Chace Hotel becomes a listed building -- 'The Siege of Coventry' and other stories in Lady Herbert's Garden |
| July | Watch Museum visit, Saturday 29 July, beginning at 11am -- Old Grammar School building faces new challenge -- The Old Grammar School, formerly the Hospital of St John -- Remembering Gosford Park Pool and the era of open-air swimming |
| August | New Coventry Cross unveiled in city centre -- Heritage Open Days, September -- Stainless Stephen: a national comic entertainer -- The Coventry Cross: a 16th century gift from Sir William Hollis |
| September | Chris Arnot talks about 'Coronation Streets: England Then and Now' -- A year of experiment with history group activities -- Kingsfield Orchard Heritage Open Days |
| October | Origins of Stoke Park and the impact of World War One -- Early leavers - famous folk who started life in Coventry -- Our meeting in December will take place on TUESDAY DECEMBER 5th |
| November | Hidden Histories: Coventry's Jewish Watchmakers -- Ellen Terry’s memorial chalice at the actors' church, Covent Garden -- How the sinking of the Lusitania brought grief to Stoke Park |
| December | Pattison School expands as neighbouring houses are acquired -- Old photographs of Stoke -- The sinking of the Lusitania -- More Stoke picture postcards |
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