Popular, authoritative history of Coventry, new in paperback
David McGrory Books






A-Z of Coventry
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Explore the city of Coventry in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
Coventry's Blitz
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The first book on the blitz that blighted Coventry during the Second World War, commemorating its 75th anniversary.
Haunted Coventry
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Exploring the eerie and unusual, this collection delves into bizarre stories, sightings, and mysterious events that have taken place in Coventry. Each tale offers a glimpse into the city's hidden, often unsettling, history, inviting readers to ponder the supernatural and the unknown. From ghostly apparitions to unexplained phenomena, the narratives weave together local folklore and personal accounts, creating a captivating tapestry of the strange and the uncanny.
The decapitated Lord: Medieval slaughter at the castle! The most dreadful Christmas calamities in Coventry's history are inside! With sieges, battles, crimes, riots, disasters, all-out attempts at demolition and some truly dreadful punishments to boot, you'll never see the city in the same way again.
Secret Coventry
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Explore Coventry's secret history through a fascinating selection of stories, facts and photographs.
Coventry and the Great War
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The incredible story of how the First and Second World Wars changed Coventry forever.
Historic England: Coventry
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
An illustrated history one of England's finest cities - Coventry.
Coventry in 50 Buildings
- 96 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Explores the rich and fascinating history of Coventry through an examination of some of its greatest architectural treasures.