Historic Coventry Trust Podcast

Historic Coventry Trust

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.

Episodes

  1. 10/18/2024

    Series 2 Episode 4 - Lisa Dundas walk

    Walk with Lisa Dundas, funeral celebrant, and Anne Forgan in London Road Cemetery. Please note that this episode touches on death and grief. 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.

  2. 10/18/2024

    Series 2 Episode 3 - Lisa Dundas

    Join Lisa Dundas, funeral celebrant, as she talks with Anne Forgan about her work as a celebrant and educational work around loss. Please note this episode touches on matters of death and grief. 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.

  3. 10/18/2024

    Series 2 Episode 2 - Jude Rees

    Musician Jude Rees talks to Anne Forgan in the Anglican Chapel, London Road Cemetery

  4. 08/26/2024

    Series 2, Episode 1 - Peggy King

    Story teller Peggy King talks about the power of telling stories with Anne Forgan, in Paxton's Arboretum. 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.

  5. 05/27/2021

    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.

    S1E3 Paxton’s Arboretum – Music

  6. 05/27/2021

    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.

    S1E2 Paxton’s Arboretum – Poems

  7. 05/27/2021

    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.

    S1E1 Paxton’s Arboretum – In Conversation
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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.

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