Local Records
The History Centre holds an extensive collection of local records.
Records are held covering the period 'before' 1551 to 2009, these include Second World War records.
Brief guides can be purchased from Coventry History Centre.
Leisure Pursuit Records, records for Railway and Canal enthusiasts
Brief guides can be purchased from Coventry History Centre
Superseded Local Authorities
These include the Coventry Board of Guardians and Foleshill Union.
Business and Trade Union Records
Local Businesses and Trade Unions have deposited or donated their records. Brief guides can be purchased from Coventry History Centre.
Education, Schools and Charity Records
Before the 1870 Education Act and its successors ushered in the era of compulsory education. Brief guides can be purchased from Coventry History Centre
Apprenticeship and Freeman Registers
After serving an apprenticeship an apprentice was then entitled to become a Freeman.
These items are available in the Research Room.