toke Local History Group was founded by John Marshall in the summer of 2018, following the local community's restoration of the Joseph Levi Clock at Stoke Green two years earlier, which had heightened awareness of local history.
The group meets regularly at Stoke Library during the winter and holds outdoor events in the summer. Group activities focus not just on Stoke but also on the wider local history of Coventry. A monthly newsletter or journal, now known as Jabet's Ash, was created in September 2020.
The newsletters are far more than simple "what's on" publications 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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