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Historic Coventry Trust aim's to bring new life to the city’s heritage, finding innovative ways to sustain historic places and to inspire, involve and connect people with the city’s history.

Historic Coventry Trust Podcast Historic Coventry Trust

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Historic Coventry Trust aim's to bring new life to the city’s heritage, finding innovative ways to sustain historic places and to inspire, involve and connect people with the city’s history.

    S1E3 Paxton’s Arboretum – Music

    S1E3 Paxton’s Arboretum – Music

    S1E3 Paxton’s Arboretum – Music by Tim Seeley, a new piece of music inspired by nature and the sounds of the cemetery.

    Download and listen in the recently restored London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum. Enjoy a gentle meander through the landscape uncovering the fascinating heritage stories.

    Download and listen on headphones, enjoy a walk at your leisure. Approx. 20 mins each, wheelchair accessible, outdoors, all weather

    We would love to hear your feedback, feel free to reach us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or email us at admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk

    Historic Coventry Trust would like to thank the funders and partners in this project including Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Lottery Community Fund and Coventry City Council.

    • 15 min
    S1E2 Paxton’s Arboretum – Poems

    S1E2 Paxton’s Arboretum – Poems

    S1E2 Paxton’s Arboretum – Poetry by Emilie Lauren Jones, a new collection inspired by stories of the cemetery.

    Suite 1 - Mortuary Chapel and Bier Store - 1:35

    Suite 2 - Area Surrounding the Non-Conformist Chapel - 5:25

    Suite 3 - Nearby the Railway Line - 11:30

    Suite 4 - The Anglican Chapel - 16:00

    Suite 5 - Close to the Candelabra Trees - 20:00

    With warm thanks to Tim Seeley for capturing the birdsong that can be heard in this podcast.

    Download and listen in the recently restored London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum. Enjoy a gentle meander through the landscape uncovering the fascinating heritage stories.

    Download and listen on headphones, enjoy a walk at your leisure. Approx. 20 mins each, wheelchair accessible, outdoors, all weather

    We would love to hear your feedback, feel free to reach us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or email us at admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk

    Historic Coventry Trust would like to thank the funders and partners in this project including Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Lottery Community Fund and Coventry City Council.

    • 22 min
    S1E1 Paxton’s Arboretum – In Conversation

    S1E1 Paxton’s Arboretum – In Conversation

    S1E1 Paxton’s Arboretum – In conversation with author Kate Colquhoun and landscape architect Colin Burden about the life and achievements of Sir Joseph Paxton.

    Download and listen in the recently restored London Road Cemetery: Paxton’s Arboretum. Enjoy a gentle meander through the landscape uncovering the fascinating heritage stories.

    Download and listen on headphones, enjoy a walk at your leisure. Approx. 20 mins each, wheelchair accessible, outdoors, all weather

    We would love to hear your feedback, feel free to reach us on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, or email us at admin@historiccoventrytrust.org.uk

    Historic Coventry Trust would like to thank the funders and partners in this project including Arts Council England, National Lottery Heritage Fund, National Lottery Community Fund and Coventry City Council.

    • 19 min

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