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
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
Age recommendation: Aged 10+
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.
Friday 5 December 2026 | Lady Godiva - The Naked Truth
Lady Godiva: Naked, Brave… or Just a Tall Tale?
Coventry’s most famous lady might have done the unthinkable - riding through the streets completely naked to save the poor from her husband’s taxes!
The twist? Historians aren’t sure it really happened… and that’s where the fun begins!
Join us as we:
👀 Explore the stories
⚔️ Debate the facts
🏆 Pick a side: Team Did She Do It? or Team Tall Tale!
A legendary ride, shocking gossip, and YOU in the middle of the debate. Don’t miss it!
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
Friday 5 December 2026 | Lady Godiva - The Naked Truth
Friday 2 January 2026 | The Street Names Game