History Talks on Coventry | Dark History Specials
Sundays | 22 February, 8 March, 19 April 2026 | 2pm - 3pm
Show all dates and times
8 March 2026 2.00pm – 3.00pm
19 April 2026 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Step back in time… if you dare!
*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.
2026 Programme:
Sunday 11 January 2026 | The Street Names Game
Enjoy an interactive, fun and silly historic tour through the history of street names.
Sunday 22 February 2026 | Haunted Coventry
Explore the ghostly tales and paranormal history that haunt the streets of Coventry.
Sunday 8 March 2026 | The Grim Fate of the Marys
Coventry's last 2 women to face the gallows publicly on Whitley Common and Cuckoo Lane.
Sunday 19 April 2026 | April 1941 Forgotten Air Raid
The lesser-known but devastating air raid on Coventry and its lasting impact on the city.