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Everyday experiences: personal lives shown through photographic collections

Coventry Archives, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum,, Jordan Well,, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5QP

  • 12 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Site opening

Personal lives revealed through photographic material at Coventry Archives: drop-in sessions & guided behind the scenes tours (x2)

Explore everyday history shown through our interesting photographs at the Archives. Showcasing two collections dating from 1960s Coventry, including the work of photographers John Blakemore and Elizabeth Tyler. Will include drop-in sessions & guided behind the scenes tours.

To book spaces on our tour and talk sessions contact our Archives team on: [email protected] or 0247623 7583. Spaces are limited and on a first come first served basis.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:
1030 - 1530 (11am and 12pm tour of the archives) Please note that drop-in sessions are available throughout the opening hours: 10:30am to 3:30pm, whilst only the tours need to be booked

Location & directions

Coventry Archives, Herbert Art Gallery & Museum,, Jordan Well,, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5QP

Directions:
Archives front entrance is off Priory Street, the square adjacent to the Cathedral, please ring bell to enter.
Contact on day:
Archives Team (10:30am to 3:30pm, Weds to Fri)
Telephone number:
+442476237583

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
To book spaces on our tour and talk sessions contact our Archives team on: [email protected] or 0247623 7583. Spaces are limited and on a first come first served basis.
Booking contact name:
Archives Team
Booking telephone number:
+442476237583
Booking email:
[email protected]

Additional information

Max number of people:
10

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