The demise of the Dun Cow has been dealt with elsewhere on this site, but the other side of the War Memorial roundabout sees another local landmark. In existence pre-war ...
Elizabeth’s visit to Kenilworth Castle in 1575 has been well documented, and indeed forms the basis of an article on this site. During the Queen’s lengthy stay there was the ...
The society’s main purpose is to identify written documents which are important sources for the history of the county, and to find editors who will produce a modern printed translated version, with explanatory notes, an index and other aids which will make the document easy to read and understand.
Warwickshire Geological Conservation Group (WGCG) was established in 1990. This was by few enthusiasts who wanted to raise awareness of and conserve the many rock exposures dotted around the county. The membership has since grown and includes many enthusiastic amateurs, students and teachers as well as some professional geologists.
We are a voluntary group supported by Alcester Town Council and are actively engaged in creating a central and comprehensive resource, a research tool for family and local history. Our remit is to collect and record anything and everything that helps paint a picture of the life and times of the town across its early and latter history.
The Fusilier Museum Warwick brings the past to life and tells the personal stories of soldiers in the local area. It spans over 350 years of the Royal Warwickshire’s history.
To enhance and protect the Abbey Fields in Kenilworth for the enjoyment of the local and wider community, in co-operation with Warwick District Council.
The zebra mussel, Dreissena polymorpha, is a small species of freshwater bivalve mollusc. Its shell has a striped pattern, hence its name. The overall shape of these attractive shells is ...
The building of Coleshill Town Hall was completed on 28th November 1925 by John Sumner. His family made their fortune through the Typhoo tea brand, and in 1930 the newly knighted ...
We are a friendly and informal voluntary group, working in cooperation with the Warwickshire County Council. Our main aim is to clear and waymark a hundred plus rights of way - footpaths and bridleways in Kenilworth and the surrounding parishes.
Some photos from what we think are the early 1970s showing Nuneaton Carnival. Photos were received at a recent road show we held in Nuneaton Market.
The Coventry Tree Warden Network (CTWN) was finally constituted in the Spring of 2014. The objectives of the group is to raise the profile of trees and hedgerows around Coventry and its environs.
