Last week, Coventry saw some of the leading thinkers of the world at the Coventry Urban Design Symposium. The evening session took place here at the Museum. Jaguar being one of the sponsors, put up a fantastic display in Millennium Place of Jaguars - from the classics to the latest Jaguar XF!
Click here to see the images of the fabulous display in Millennium Place.
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
Thursday, 4 March 2010
A Pat on the Back!
Here's a nice little feedback by one of our visitors on their Great Day out at the Museum. This piece was published in this week's Classic Car Weekly -
Coventry Class
"In a past edition of CCW you mentioned the Museum of British Road Transport in Coventry as worth a visit. I therefore thought you might be interested in a little feedback. On a recent trip to Solihull to collect a pair of wind deflectors for my Saab 900 Classic, my wife and I decided to use the rest of the day to visit Coventry's Museum. We are so pleased that we did, as we had a wonerdful few hours looking at the exhibitis and reminiscing about days gone-by.
On show are some superb classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and much, much more. One thoughful aspect of the museum is that there are plenty of places where you can sit down and rest your legs and the whole place is wheelchair friendly. The staff I spoke to was very polite, knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed his job - a real happy chappy. On noticing my Saab Enthusiasts' Club badge, he invited me for a closer look at the new Spyker sports car, made by the Dutch company that has taken over Saab. What a beautiful piece of engineering it is!
We will definitely be returnng for another visit and with exhibits frequently changing, there will always be something different to see. Oh, I nearly forgot, it gets better - admission is FREE! I say well done to Coventry and thanks to CCW for this and other useful tips."
Vic Machin, Bordon, Hants.
Coventry Class
"In a past edition of CCW you mentioned the Museum of British Road Transport in Coventry as worth a visit. I therefore thought you might be interested in a little feedback. On a recent trip to Solihull to collect a pair of wind deflectors for my Saab 900 Classic, my wife and I decided to use the rest of the day to visit Coventry's Museum. We are so pleased that we did, as we had a wonerdful few hours looking at the exhibitis and reminiscing about days gone-by.
On show are some superb classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles and much, much more. One thoughful aspect of the museum is that there are plenty of places where you can sit down and rest your legs and the whole place is wheelchair friendly. The staff I spoke to was very polite, knowledgeable and obviously enjoyed his job - a real happy chappy. On noticing my Saab Enthusiasts' Club badge, he invited me for a closer look at the new Spyker sports car, made by the Dutch company that has taken over Saab. What a beautiful piece of engineering it is!
We will definitely be returnng for another visit and with exhibits frequently changing, there will always be something different to see. Oh, I nearly forgot, it gets better - admission is FREE! I say well done to Coventry and thanks to CCW for this and other useful tips."
Vic Machin, Bordon, Hants.
Monday, 1 March 2010
New Exhibition 'Transport for Disabled People: Past - Present - Future' (2nd April 2010)
How many vehicles for disabled people have you seen on display in museums lately?
Now, here's your chance to take a journey through the history of disabled vehicles as we are staging a unique exhibition of vehicles designed for the disabled from the 19th century to the present and even into the future.
For the first time in the history of British museum, an innovative exhibition is being staged where so many disabled vehicles will be brought together to tell the story of how the disabled transport industry has developed in terms of design and attitutes towards theses vehicles and its users.
The exhibition will be opened by Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson on Thursday 1st April and will be open to public from 2nd April.
There will be some fascinating vehicles on display including:
• The ‘Blood Waggon’ – a very early and unusual carriage, purpose built for a Boer War British Colonel
• A WW1 Raleigh Invalid Carriage – a hand-propelled three-wheeler used by British soldiers injured from the Great War
• A Harper Mark 1 – a motorised three-wheeler full-bodied vehicle, thought to be the only remaining type to survive
• A Nelco ‘Solocar’ – an electric powered streamlined part-bodied invalid carriage
• An Invacar Model 70 – the iconic full-bodied three-wheeler once a common sight on our roads. Available in a range of colours as long as it was sky blue!
Bring the family along and spend some quality time together on Good Friday getting to know more about a very important slice of road transport history! See the ‘Highfield Road Wall’ line up, the Invalid carriages of achievement, plus many more vehicles of interest.
What’s more, entry to the exhibition is FREE!!!
Now, here's your chance to take a journey through the history of disabled vehicles as we are staging a unique exhibition of vehicles designed for the disabled from the 19th century to the present and even into the future.
For the first time in the history of British museum, an innovative exhibition is being staged where so many disabled vehicles will be brought together to tell the story of how the disabled transport industry has developed in terms of design and attitutes towards theses vehicles and its users.
The exhibition will be opened by Paralympian Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson on Thursday 1st April and will be open to public from 2nd April.
There will be some fascinating vehicles on display including:
• The ‘Blood Waggon’ – a very early and unusual carriage, purpose built for a Boer War British Colonel
• A WW1 Raleigh Invalid Carriage – a hand-propelled three-wheeler used by British soldiers injured from the Great War
• A Harper Mark 1 – a motorised three-wheeler full-bodied vehicle, thought to be the only remaining type to survive
• A Nelco ‘Solocar’ – an electric powered streamlined part-bodied invalid carriage
• An Invacar Model 70 – the iconic full-bodied three-wheeler once a common sight on our roads. Available in a range of colours as long as it was sky blue!
Bring the family along and spend some quality time together on Good Friday getting to know more about a very important slice of road transport history! See the ‘Highfield Road Wall’ line up, the Invalid carriages of achievement, plus many more vehicles of interest.
What’s more, entry to the exhibition is FREE!!!
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Spring Craft Fair (20th - 21st March 2010)
The Craft Fair is back yet again at the Museum! You can browse through stalls displaying homemade products including knitwear, paintings, jewellery, handmade cards and other crafts and pick some unique and interesting gifts for friends and family.
The event takes place in the Museum’s Mezzanine Gallery on the 20th and 21st March. The Museum itself is free to enter.
If you make some unusual and interesting craft items yourself and wish to have a go at selling them, the Craft Fair is the place to be. Book early to guarantee a stall as only a small number of stalls are available at the Craft Fair please contact the Museum on 024 7623 4270 for further information.
The event takes place in the Museum’s Mezzanine Gallery on the 20th and 21st March. The Museum itself is free to enter.
If you make some unusual and interesting craft items yourself and wish to have a go at selling them, the Craft Fair is the place to be. Book early to guarantee a stall as only a small number of stalls are available at the Craft Fair please contact the Museum on 024 7623 4270 for further information.
Friday, 19 February 2010
Women's Festival 2010
With Coventry Women's Forum revving up with its Coventry Women's Festival, the Museum will be joining in with some of our own women's specials!
It's Women's History Weekend on 6th & 7th March where our friendly and enthusiatic facilitators will be dressed up in costume and ready to divulge more and more about the women during Second World War. You can also take a Women's History Trail through the Museum to spot some of the spectacular women and their contributions to the motoring history.
A great way to celebrate women's achievements throughout history ... this weekend's a 'must-not-miss'!
It's Women's History Weekend on 6th & 7th March where our friendly and enthusiatic facilitators will be dressed up in costume and ready to divulge more and more about the women during Second World War. You can also take a Women's History Trail through the Museum to spot some of the spectacular women and their contributions to the motoring history.
A great way to celebrate women's achievements throughout history ... this weekend's a 'must-not-miss'!
Monday, 25 January 2010
Storytelling week (1st Feb - 7th Feb)
What does Coventry mean to you? Have you got your own special 'Coventry story'? Have you any interesting memories or anecdotes related to Coventry? If you wish you tell us come along to the Museum next week from 1st February to 7th February and tell us 'Your Coventry Story'.
It's National Storytelling Week and we would like to celebrate it with you and your family. There's loads of fun storytelling activities you can join in. Follow a trail around the Museum and turn the clues into a storybook or a comic strip. Or listen to the story of Lady Godiva told by her modern-day counterpart Pru Poretta.
This is a celebration of the art of storytelling and the pleasure of listening to stories or reading them. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to revisit your childhood and the magical world of stories!
For further information visit the website . Alternatively drop us an email at enquiries@transport-museum.com or call 024 7623 4270.
It's National Storytelling Week and we would like to celebrate it with you and your family. There's loads of fun storytelling activities you can join in. Follow a trail around the Museum and turn the clues into a storybook or a comic strip. Or listen to the story of Lady Godiva told by her modern-day counterpart Pru Poretta.
This is a celebration of the art of storytelling and the pleasure of listening to stories or reading them. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to revisit your childhood and the magical world of stories!
For further information visit the website . Alternatively drop us an email at enquiries@transport-museum.com or call 024 7623 4270.
Friday, 22 January 2010
Thursday, 14 January 2010
New gallery 'Ghost Town' opens tomorrow
We are all ready and raring to open the doors of our new gallery 'Ghost Town? What happened to Coventry Car Industry? 1980 - 2010' to you. Come along for a truly incredible museum experience as you findout about how the Coventry car factories went from boom to bust .Get up close with the Peugeots and the Jags of the era and watch interviews of ex-workers from the Ryton plant. Immerse yourself in the red and black tones of the gallery which will add to that emotional experience! Finally, you get to take a vote on whether the car factories should have kept running or close down as eventually happened in the very original Boardroom of the Rootes Group/Chrysler/Peugeot Talbot companies which was rescued from the Ryton Plant before it was taken down and has been rebuilt in the gallery complete with the original table and oak panelled walls.
Be the first to take this journey through Coventry's living history!
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Be the first to take this journey through Coventry's living history!
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Wednesday, 6 January 2010
Farewell to Doctor Who!
It's your last chance to meet Doctor Who at the Museum! It's hard to believe that the exhibition has been on for almost a year! Thanks to all you Doctor Who die-hards!
Well, now that the exhibition is wrapping up this Sunday (yes, it's no longer going to be there, folks!) we decided to go out with a big bang. It's Doctor Who Farewell Weekend this Saturday-Sunday at the Museum, where there's going to be loads of fun activities that the whole family can enjoy together... and again, as always these activities are FREE! So have a go at colouring your Doctor Who character or make your own TARDIS!
And that's not all... Malcolm Boyden from BBC Coventry & Warwickshire is going be here for a Doctor Who Live Radio Show on Saturday 9th January from 11am to 12noon. So those who would like to 'air' it, make sure you are here at the Museum by 10.30am!
The ticket prices have already been slashed and now, there's a flat 30% off on all Doctor Who merchandise in the shop. And what better way to bid farewell than pick up a Doctor Who souvenir at absolutely time stopping prices?
So don’t miss this fabulous last weekend with your favourite Doctor Who characters, come along and be part of the farewell!
For more information about Doctor Who Radio show and weekend activities, email us or call 024 7623 4270.
Well, now that the exhibition is wrapping up this Sunday (yes, it's no longer going to be there, folks!) we decided to go out with a big bang. It's Doctor Who Farewell Weekend this Saturday-Sunday at the Museum, where there's going to be loads of fun activities that the whole family can enjoy together... and again, as always these activities are FREE! So have a go at colouring your Doctor Who character or make your own TARDIS!
And that's not all... Malcolm Boyden from BBC Coventry & Warwickshire is going be here for a Doctor Who Live Radio Show on Saturday 9th January from 11am to 12noon. So those who would like to 'air' it, make sure you are here at the Museum by 10.30am!
The ticket prices have already been slashed and now, there's a flat 30% off on all Doctor Who merchandise in the shop. And what better way to bid farewell than pick up a Doctor Who souvenir at absolutely time stopping prices?
So don’t miss this fabulous last weekend with your favourite Doctor Who characters, come along and be part of the farewell!
For more information about Doctor Who Radio show and weekend activities, email us or call 024 7623 4270.
Monday, 4 January 2010
Tuesday, 29 December 2009
2010 - Pearl of Year!
With a very successful year behind, we are now looking forward to 2010, our 30th Pearl Anniversary year. This is going to be a fantastic year, full of exciting and inspiring events and exhibitions, which will be bigger and better than ever before!
The year kick-starts with the opening of our new gallery ‘Ghost Town?’ on 15th January 2010. This will be a thought-provoking gallery telling a media-led story of the rollercoaster plight of Coventry’s motoring industry from 1980 to 2010. Followed by the new gallery we have three major special exhibitions lined up for the year which will excite and interest everyone. During spring there will be an exhibition of disabled transport vehicles followed by the Ice Cream Dream Machines exhibition in summer, a story of ice cream vans and ice cream through the ages, and the Ladybird Books Exhibition in autumn, where you can find out about artists who worked for motor trade and Ladybird books. And don’t forget the Coventry Blitz Ball this year on the occasion of the 70th year commemoration of the Coventry Blitz!
And then there will of course, be our Craft fairs throughout the year, where you can buy unique handmade gifts for your loved ones, holiday activities and workshops for children, loads of infotaining activity weekends organized by our friendly facilitators and a fun-filled programme for Christmas.
So watch out for forthcoming activities on our website as well as the blog and come along and have your Great Day Out!
The year kick-starts with the opening of our new gallery ‘Ghost Town?’ on 15th January 2010. This will be a thought-provoking gallery telling a media-led story of the rollercoaster plight of Coventry’s motoring industry from 1980 to 2010. Followed by the new gallery we have three major special exhibitions lined up for the year which will excite and interest everyone. During spring there will be an exhibition of disabled transport vehicles followed by the Ice Cream Dream Machines exhibition in summer, a story of ice cream vans and ice cream through the ages, and the Ladybird Books Exhibition in autumn, where you can find out about artists who worked for motor trade and Ladybird books. And don’t forget the Coventry Blitz Ball this year on the occasion of the 70th year commemoration of the Coventry Blitz!
And then there will of course, be our Craft fairs throughout the year, where you can buy unique handmade gifts for your loved ones, holiday activities and workshops for children, loads of infotaining activity weekends organized by our friendly facilitators and a fun-filled programme for Christmas.
So watch out for forthcoming activities on our website as well as the blog and come along and have your Great Day Out!
Monday, 21 December 2009
Thursday, 17 December 2009
Xmas Factor Finals
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What a Grand Final! Fantastic performances, fabulous entertainment and a full house audience!
The competition was won by the duo, Charlie Blyth, age 13 from Coundon Court and Conner Nolan, age 15. The winners are also members of the EGO Performance Company which is based at the Quadrant on Warwick Row in Coventry. Performance ability runs very deep in the Nolan family as Connor’s dad is Paul Nolan, Nipper from the Cheeky Chappies, who are currently at the Belgrade 2 with their Christmas show.
Estelle of Coventry’s singing family ‘Good Evans’ was on the panel of judes and there was a performance by the Evans children. There were sizzling performances by Phoenix Dance Academy while Touch FM’s Breakfast Show host Brody Swain was the Dermot O'Leary for Coventry's own version of the X-Factor.
The event has been our biggest and best so far and we are going to make it even better next year! So watch out all those who couldn't strut their stuff this year... there's always the next year!
Thursday, 3 December 2009
New Props for Doctor Who
The Doctor Who exhibition that's been on at the Museum since this March, originally scheduled to close in November,it has now been extended to the 10th of January 2010, owing to its whopping success! Thinking of it now, it's one of the longest running special exhibitions we've had! But that's not all... we now have brand new props in the exhibition from the latest Doctor Who special, ‘The Waters of Mars’, screened 15th November on BBC One.
So you can now meet 'The Flood' (a monster who spews water at the touch of a button!) the costume of Captain Adelaide Brooke (played by acclaimed actress Lindsay Duncan), the costume of Andy, and the robot GADGET!
We also have on display in the Museum ‘Bessie’, the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee’s yellow roadster car together with his costume. There's no charge to see these as these are not in the exhibition. So you can pose beside Bessie for a photograph for free!
So for all you Doctor Who devotees, an excellent way to spend time over Christmas holidays. I even coined a slogan: "When you're bored and can't find anything to do, come to Doctor Who!" ... Cheesy, huh? But don't let that put you off! Do come along and see our new 'Waters of Mars' props for before you know it, it's going to be 2010 and they will be gone! So don't miss this fabulous opportunity!
Booking information is available here or call our Doctor Who Information line 0871 976 9461.
So you can now meet 'The Flood' (a monster who spews water at the touch of a button!) the costume of Captain Adelaide Brooke (played by acclaimed actress Lindsay Duncan), the costume of Andy, and the robot GADGET!
We also have on display in the Museum ‘Bessie’, the Third Doctor Jon Pertwee’s yellow roadster car together with his costume. There's no charge to see these as these are not in the exhibition. So you can pose beside Bessie for a photograph for free!
So for all you Doctor Who devotees, an excellent way to spend time over Christmas holidays. I even coined a slogan: "When you're bored and can't find anything to do, come to Doctor Who!" ... Cheesy, huh? But don't let that put you off! Do come along and see our new 'Waters of Mars' props for before you know it, it's going to be 2010 and they will be gone! So don't miss this fabulous opportunity!
Booking information is available here or call our Doctor Who Information line 0871 976 9461.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Xmas Factor Grand Final this weekend
The Xmas Factor heats were simply great on the Saturday before last, 21st November that is! And we have 11 spectacular finalists including a guitar-based duo and 9 year-old identical twin girls who call themselves "Paw Prints"! All the singers will be performing two songs and the lucky winner will receive £100 cash prize, plus other great prizes.
There's going to be other great stuff as well... the Phoenix Dance Academy dancers will be performing, so will this year's Britain's Got Talent stars Good Evans while mum Estelle will be on the panel of judges. And Brody Swain will be playing presenter! So, if you are looking for some entertainment on a cold Saturday afternoon, why not join us at the Museum at 2'o clock and give a big 'whoop whoop!' to all the particpants? It's totally free!
Though you might want to book the tickets right away... free tickets, they are going faster than hot cakes!
There's going to be other great stuff as well... the Phoenix Dance Academy dancers will be performing, so will this year's Britain's Got Talent stars Good Evans while mum Estelle will be on the panel of judges. And Brody Swain will be playing presenter! So, if you are looking for some entertainment on a cold Saturday afternoon, why not join us at the Museum at 2'o clock and give a big 'whoop whoop!' to all the particpants? It's totally free!
Though you might want to book the tickets right away... free tickets, they are going faster than hot cakes!
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