Rat baiting was a bloodsport that gripped the West Midlands in the 1800s – and it was a massive betting craze that saw huge sums wagered on dogs killing rats
Rat baiting was a bloodsport that gripped the West Midlands in the 1800s – and it was a massive betting craze that saw huge sums wagered on dogs killing rats
Over in Rugby, residents even tried a rain dance
We've taken a look back at the history of Daimler
Many people might not have even heard of Astley Castle - and it's only open to the public two weekends a year
We've taken a look at how the Coventry Evening Telegraph reported on the opening of Coventry Airport - then known as Baginton Aerodrome back in the 30s, the site's wartime importance and how it got its name
Efforts were made for years to redevelop the site but this ultimately proved fruitless
The Allesley Hotel has a long history but was plagued by arson attacks and vandalism in recent years
He gained fame during his lifetime for the way he lived, but should more have been done?
Mary Bale faced relentless online abuse after CCTV footage of her placing a cat in a wheelie bin went viral in 2010
We've taken a look at everything you need to know about Coventry MotoFest, which returns this weekend
The building currently houses Blush & Barrel as well as student accommodation
Coventry Cathedral has launched the Bloomberg Connects app, a free multilingual digital heritage guide offering immersive audio, visual and text content. Joining platforms used by MoMA and the National Portrait Gallery, the app makes the cathedral's stories accessible to visitors on-site and across the globe
It is thought the pool was originally created as a medieval monastic fishpond
Take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with these iconic Coventry school trip destinations — from Welsh adventure centre Plas Dol Y Moch to Warwick Castle, Coventry Cathedral and beyond. How many did you visit?
We've taken a look at pictures of Hillfields from 1966 to the present day
Poor tells Katriona O'Sulivan's story of growing up in Hillfields with a highly dysfunctional family - it makes an extraordinary piece of theatre, says our reviewer
We'll Live and Die in These Towns is Coventry City's iconic anthem - and local lads The Enemy have finally told the story of how it came to be
It's been a busy weekend at one of Coventry most popular green spaces
50,000 elated fans sung along to We'll Live and Die in These Towns
The Aussie Pop Queen had a message for our very own Jay Dasilva
It was a day the city will never forget
Police teams were monitoring the celebrations from the skies - and captured the scenes in all of their Sky Blue glory
Cradling hangovers and cleaning flare debris off ourselves, we look back on an incredible day and the last 25 years
Welcome to our live coverage of a historic day for Coventry
Stuck at home or working the bank holiday? You don’t have to miss a moment of the historic Sky Blue celebrations! Whether you're working, abroad, or missed out on tickets, we’re bringing the parade and the party to YOU.
Thanks to the Sky Blues, the UK is just realising what a great city Coventry is. But it's something we've known all along
Thanks to the Sky Blues, the UK is just realising what a great city Coventry is. But it's something we've known all along
The ruin is thought to date back to the 13th or 14th century.
Barry Mapperson spent 30 years working for Coventry Transport Museum
Paul Todd was the unofficial barber of Coventry City for decades