St Mary’s Guildhall Blog

From the team at the St Mary’s Guildhall, and its passionate volunteers, St Mary’s Guildhalls Blog is where you will be able to uncover some interesting facts, myths and historic information about the building, and its famous tapestry. There will also be some enticing food blogs for those foodies out there!

COVENTRY CORPORATION AND CHOSING SIDES IN THE CIVIL WAR

Author: St Mary's Guildhall

Written by Stewart Fergusson ‘Such is the sad condition of these times as no man knows how to dispose himself, for now there is...

The Audacity to Dream - Tales of Reformation and Abolition

Author: St Mary's Guildhall

Audacity to Dream: Tales of Reformation and Abolition written & directed by Takudzwa Mudiwa, Robert Bell and Emmanuelle Henry, was performed at St Mary's Guildhall...

COVENTRY AND THE CROWN IN THE 17TH CENTURY: THE POLITICS OF FEASTING AT ST MARY’S HALL

Author: Stewart Fergusson

Throughout history feasting stands out as a favourite means by which relational ties are forged, from alliances between two parties to complex reciprocal networks....

The Marguerite Tapestry

Author: Diane Wood

This blog was written by Diane Wood, the designer and weaver who lead on The Big Weave at St Mary’s Guildhall. This abbreviated excerpt...

Unholy Trinity by Ego Arts

Author: Francis Stojsavljevic, Ego Arts

As part of the St Mary's Guildhall Community Engagement Programme, as supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we are working with Ego Arts...

Researchers working on the Coventry Caribbean Community History Project - blog

Author: Holly Cooper, Project Coordinator and Jade McFarlane, CCCHP Project Participant

Researchers working on the Coventry Caribbean Community History Project, which is supported by the St Mary's Guildhall community engagement programme visit De Montfort University...