History Talks on Coventry | Dark History Specials
Fridays | 5 September, 3 October, 7 November, 5 December 2025 & 2 January 2026 | 11am - 11.45am
Show all dates and times
7 November 2025 11.00am – 11.45am
5 December 2025 11.00am – 11.45am
2 January 2026 11.00am – 11.45am
Step back in time… if you dare!
Drop In | £8 Per Person* | Pay On the Day
*Herbert Admission fee is also required
Children are welcome to attend, however this is at the parent/guardian's discretion.
Packed with gruesome facts, and silly stories, these 45-minute talks uncovers the strange, shocking, and downright disgusting stories from Coventry's history.
Perfect for families, history fans, and anyone who loves their learning with a dash of dark humour!
🕯 Expect: Dark history, shocking stories, and more than a whiff of the past.
2025/2026 Programme:
Friday 3 October 2025 | Blood, Bandages & Barber-Surgeons - Coventry’s Creepy Cures
Friday 7 November 2025 | Plague Pits & Pest Houses - Coventry’s Creepiest Burials
Fridays 5 December 2026 | Lady Godiva - The Naked Truth
Friday 2 January 2026 | The Street Names Game