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Starting work (1967 - 1967) I remember when I left school, I left at Easter 1967 and my mum actually found me a job in the paper, as an office junior and she went with me to the interview, which I wasn’t on my own in that because a lot of mums accompanied their children to interviews and I got that job and you could ... 'for the full story click on the title'
The Umbrella Club (1960 - 1969) The Umbrella club was an arts club in Little Park Street, it was opened by the Goons and it was called the Umbrella Club because it was meant to encompass everything and you could go in at 2 o’ clock in the morning and there’d still be people there because it was open all the time, it ... 'for the full story click on the title'
'Fight Club' at the Skydome (1999 - 1999) I was a student at Warwick University from 1999 to 2002, and one of many happy memories of that time was shortly after the Skydome opened, I went with a group of friends to see the film 'Fight Club' at the cinema there. I enjoyed the film so much that I went back to see it six more times. ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Going out in Coventry (1950 - 1959) The Casino was going then, the Locarno had just opened, which is now the central library, the rougher people went to the Centre ballroom, which I wouldn’t dare let anyone know I was going to. It was all jive and the Teds used to go there and that was gorgeous, that was great fun, the odd ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Going out (1940 - 1949) When we’d been on this bunny run where we used to start at the top of down Hertford Street, along Warwick Row, Gosford Green, up the road to Spencer Avenue you’d usually reckon to have some whistles. Invariably you used to meet on the bank steps - the National Provincial Bank – ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Swimming at Coventry Baths (1970 - 1973) My childhood memories when coming swimming are handing over your clothing in a basket to a formidable leisure attendant, which was taken from you and hung up and looked after for you, then walking through the sheep dip (as we used to call it) before you got into the pool – that has all gone ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Opening of Coventry Baths 1966 (1966 - 1966) The Coventry Baths opened in 1966, and we have managed to dig out some interesting information from the time. Firstly click below for the official opening programme which would have been handed out to dignitaries attending this prestigious event so they could follow the swimming. Official ... 'for the full story click on the title'
My First Panto (1959 - 1959) I was about 6 yrs old when I went to my first Pantomime and saw Cinderella at the Coventry Theatre.I went with my older cousin Cecelia and remember sitting high up in the theatre and putting 6d into the binocular holder and looking through the binoculars at the characters on the stage.It was truly ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Being on the Sky Blue Bus when it toured the City after the FA Cup win in1987 (1983 - 1983) From 1983 'til 1999 I worked at Coventry Transport Museum and have lots of fantastic memories of different events that I was involved in during my time there. But perhaps the most memorable was the day that I was able to tour the City the day after the Sky Blues won the Cup with the winning team. ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Elton & Night Clubbing (1962 - 1977) When my parents first moved to the area, as a treat for all the family, I was taken to what was then Coventry Theatr ( now the home of the Transport Museum.) It was supposed to be a great night out as my Dad had planned a trip to see Jimmy Clitheroe (you need to be of a certain age to remember ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre (1966 - 2010) I have worked at Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre for a number of years and thought it might be nice to share with you the original documentation on “Cov Baths” which was reprinted from the Architects Journal 25 May 1966. I have also attached a picture of the modern day Splash Pool ... 'for the full story click on the title'
A little tale told to me (1939 - 1945) I was not born until 1942 but have heard this story so many times through my family that it is too good not to share. My Grandparents lived at #4 Priory Row during the raid of Nov 1940. Let me first say that there have been 100 years of my relatives living at this address,the Caldicotts,the ... 'for the full story click on the title'
working life (1960 - 1969) On 21st of Oct 1967, 6th day to this city from India, my neighbour came to vist me. She briefly told me about the working culture here in uk,espicially for women. She also informed me about GEC spread out in Coventry in six locations. She also told me that many migrants from India work there, and ... 'for the full story click on the title'
Burger Bar (1987 - 1987) I came to an interview for Coventry University in 1987 and remember vividly getting lost in the town centre. The round burger bar became an enduring memory as I went past it time and time again. 'for the full story click on the title'
Saturday shopping (1968 - 1973) As my family lived in Bulkington we would catch the 765 Midland Red bus to Pool Meadow,which would go across Sowe Common,it's hard to believe now but it was true,and way before the M6 was built.On our arrival we probably go to Owen Owen first,I can still smell the perfume department as you went in ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Starting work (1967 - 1967)
I remember when I left school, I left at Easter 1967 and my mum actually found me a job in the paper, as an office junior and she went with me to the interview, which I wasn’t on my own in that because a lot of mums accompanied their children to interviews and I got that job and you could ... 'for the full story click on the title'

The Umbrella Club (1960 - 1969)
The Umbrella club was an arts club in Little Park Street, it was opened by the Goons and it was called the Umbrella Club because it was meant to encompass everything and you could go in at 2 o’ clock in the morning and there’d still be people there because it was open all the time, it ... 'for the full story click on the title'

'Fight Club' at the Skydome (1999 - 1999)
I was a student at Warwick University from 1999 to 2002, and one of many happy memories of that time was shortly after the Skydome opened, I went with a group of friends to see the film 'Fight Club' at the cinema there. I enjoyed the film so much that I went back to see it six more times. ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Going out in Coventry (1950 - 1959)
The Casino was going then, the Locarno had just opened, which is now the central library, the rougher people went to the Centre ballroom, which I wouldn’t dare let anyone know I was going to. It was all jive and the Teds used to go there and that was gorgeous, that was great fun, the odd ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Going out (1940 - 1949)
When we’d been on this bunny run where we used to start at the top of down Hertford Street, along Warwick Row, Gosford Green, up the road to Spencer Avenue you’d usually reckon to have some whistles. Invariably you used to meet on the bank steps - the National Provincial Bank – ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Swimming at Coventry Baths (1970 - 1973)
My childhood memories when coming swimming are handing over your clothing in a basket to a formidable leisure attendant, which was taken from you and hung up and looked after for you, then walking through the sheep dip (as we used to call it) before you got into the pool – that has all gone ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Opening of Coventry Baths 1966 (1966 - 1966)
The Coventry Baths opened in 1966, and we have managed to dig out some interesting information from the time. Firstly click below for the official opening programme which would have been handed out to dignitaries attending this prestigious event so they could follow the swimming. Official ... 'for the full story click on the title'

My First Panto (1959 - 1959)
I was about 6 yrs old when I went to my first Pantomime and saw Cinderella at the Coventry Theatre.I went with my older cousin Cecelia and remember sitting high up in the theatre and putting 6d into the binocular holder and looking through the binoculars at the characters on the stage.It was truly ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Being on the Sky Blue Bus when it toured the City after the FA Cup win in1987 (1983 - 1983)
From 1983 'til 1999 I worked at Coventry Transport Museum and have lots of fantastic memories of different events that I was involved in during my time there. But perhaps the most memorable was the day that I was able to tour the City the day after the Sky Blues won the Cup with the winning team. ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Elton & Night Clubbing (1962 - 1977)
When my parents first moved to the area, as a treat for all the family, I was taken to what was then Coventry Theatr ( now the home of the Transport Museum.) It was supposed to be a great night out as my Dad had planned a trip to see Jimmy Clitheroe (you need to be of a certain age to remember ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre (1966 - 2010)
I have worked at Coventry Sports & Leisure Centre for a number of years and thought it might be nice to share with you the original documentation on “Cov Baths” which was reprinted from the Architects Journal 25 May 1966. I have also attached a picture of the modern day Splash Pool ... 'for the full story click on the title'

A little tale told to me (1939 - 1945)
I was not born until 1942 but have heard this story so many times through my family that it is too good not to share. My Grandparents lived at #4 Priory Row during the raid of Nov 1940. Let me first say that there have been 100 years of my relatives living at this address,the Caldicotts,the ... 'for the full story click on the title'

working life (1960 - 1969)
On 21st of Oct 1967, 6th day to this city from India, my neighbour came to vist me. She briefly told me about the working culture here in uk,espicially for women. She also informed me about GEC spread out in Coventry in six locations. She also told me that many migrants from India work there, and ... 'for the full story click on the title'

Burger Bar (1987 - 1987)
I came to an interview for Coventry University in 1987 and remember vividly getting lost in the town centre. The round burger bar became an enduring memory as I went past it time and time again. 'for the full story click on the title'

Saturday shopping (1968 - 1973)
As my family lived in Bulkington we would catch the 765 Midland Red bus to Pool Meadow,which would go across Sowe Common,it's hard to believe now but it was true,and way before the M6 was built.On our arrival we probably go to Owen Owen first,I can still smell the perfume department as you went in ... 'for the full story click on the title'

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