In June 1968, Beatle John and his new partner, artist Yoko Ono, travelled to Coventry in his white Rolls-Royce to submit a piece of art to a sculpture exhibition at the Cathedral. Their display included a circular white wrought-iron seat that slotted together to surround two acorns, which would then grow inside the bench. On …

Delia Derbyshire was born in Coventry, England, in 1937. Educated at Coventry Grammar School and Girton College, Cambridge, where she was awarded a degree in mathematics and music.

One artist that was bigger than most was Coventry’s first musical mega star T.E. Dunville. Born Thomas Edward Wallen in Coventry 29th July1867 at 32 New St. Educated at Bablake School. He was the son of a tailor and his father had plans for him to enter into the silk trade. Teddie had other ideas …