Talk: The Lives Between the Landmarks - Coventry's History
Sun 12 Jul
|National Trust, Charterhouse, Coventry


Time & Location
12 Jul 2026, 14:00
National Trust, Charterhouse, Coventry, London Rd, Coventry CV1 2JR, UK
About the event
Two passionate Coventry writers come together to celebrate the people, places and stories that have shaped the city.
Journalist and author Rob Ganley explores the hidden gems featured in his bestselling guidebook 111 Places in Coventry That You Shouldn't Miss, revealing fascinating landmarks, overlooked locations and remarkable tales that encourage locals and visitors alike to see Coventry through fresh eyes.
Alongside him, sociologist and historian Ruth Cherrington delves into a rich and often overlooked aspect of the city's social history. Drawing on her book The Dirty Stop Outs Guide to Coventry's Working Men's Clubs, Ruth shares memories, photographs and stories from the clubs that were once at the heart of community life, entertainment and working-class culture across Coventry.
Together, they paint a vivid portrait of a city full of character, heritage and hidden stories. Whether your interest lies in local history, nostalgia, architecture or community life, this engaging conversation offers…