Explore Coventry through the eyes and ears of the ordinary folk of the city, and hear how their lives have been transformed throughout Coventry’s City of Culture year. 6 storytellers. 10 soundscapes. This is Our Cov. ‘Our Cov’ podcast series is a Coventry City of Culture Trust commission, created and produced by A Small Furry Bear Productions. Sound design and exec producer: Clare Freeman. Assistant producer: Holly Close. Features music by Mintakaa. You can hear their songs on Spotify. Thank ...
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Coventry Market: Monday morning for traders and customers
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The circular market hall has held a prominent and central focal point in Coventry’s architectural landscape for over 60 years. So in this soundscape, we slip inside to visit on an ordinary Monday morning in January. As we weave our way around the building for a full 360 tour, we enjoy listening in to the locals and traders’ passing exchanges and pu…
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Priory Place to Pool Meadow: Tweeting birds and busy bus stops
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There’s been a bus station in Coventry since way before the second world war. But it’s had many guises. Now known as Pool Meadow, it’s become a vibrant transport hub for travellers to access all corners of the city. But first we begin over the road in Priory Place - the now underground site of a mediaeval cathedral, once excavated by Tony Robinson …
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River Sherbourne: Walking Riverside in Coundon
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Behind the Sherbourne Fields School is a path leading to Coundon Wedge Drive and Allesley village. Listen closely and we can hear the hum of the rush hour traffic in the distance. This time, we twist and turn walking along the river’s path, with the leaves and twigs crunching under our feet, taking in the birds and wildlife surrounding us on the ou…
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Earlsdon: Traffic along the high street, to the birds on Albany Road.
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Once home to Sir Frank Whittle, the pioneer of the jet engine and a hotspot for the watchmakers of Coventry, Earlsdon is littered with beautiful architecture and historical secrets. Yet today it’s a simple weekday morning as we walk along Earlsdon High street - pass the shops, pubs and workmen - towards a noisy hedge on Albany Road, with some tweet…
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Broadgate to The Burgess: Lady Godiva and Peeping Tom at Midday
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As 12 o’clock strikes, the Broadgate clock sees Lady Godiva appear whilst an ogling Peeping Tom looks on from above. Back in the city centre, we continue where we finished on episode four. We turn 180 degrees and walk across Broadgate, past the towering marble statue of Earl Leofric’s wife. We pay thanks to the accordion player outside Primark and …
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Cannon Park Shopping Centre: Morning shoppers in Canley
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On the south west of the city, turning off the A45, just a stone’s throw from the main campus of the ironically named University of Warwick, is Canley. On this episode, we’re not far from the birthplace of the late political activist Sir Henry Parkes - a staunch advocate for improving the conditions of the working classes. We’re inside Cannon Park …
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The Precincts: Tune in to a saxophonist and follow the fountains
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We’re back in the city centre in this episode, beside the central circular fountain where both precincts meet with Market Way and Smithford Way. We follow the water, taking in the poetry on the floor titled ‘Weaving Coventry’ towards the Upper Precinct fountains, drop a pound in the pot of the saxophonist busker and head towards the Lady Godiva sta…
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Tile Hill: Listening to the wind in Limbrick Woods, opposite Jardine Crescent
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Once a part of the Forest of Arden, Limbrick Woods is one of several woodlands that still exist amongst the housing estates in Tile Hill. If you were driving past, you could blink and miss it. Wondering where it is? It’s just a stone's throw from Jardine Crescent. Take a few minutes out to listen to the birds and the wind above you, to your side, i…
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Bell Green: Friday morning in Riley Square
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It’s cold and cloudy in Riley Square. Shoppers are headed to the supermarket, a child zips about on his bike, people are sipping coffee outside the cafe, and there’s even an event outside the library today. Riley Square was once one of the hottest shopping destinations of the city, but some say it’s become grey and dreary, it’s often forgotten and …
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University Square: Skateboarders, students and tourists
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In our first episode of the Our Cov soundscape series we begin by standing not far from the steps of The Herbert Art Gallery. We’re looking across University Square towards the sculpture of St Michael and the Devil, as skateboarders move around us. Soon a tour guide interrupts our thoughts with an “over here please”, ushering us to shift our gaze t…
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Hawwa in Coventry’s Creative Quarter: The Future Is Coming
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From reading aloud at school to writing poetry for the stage; thanks to Coventry City of Culture, 15 year old Hawwa is city’s first ever young poet laureate! Having played a part in Little Amal’s visit to the city and the 60th anniversary of Coventry’s Cathedral production ‘Ghost in the Ruins’, Hawwa shares her amazement at escaping the classroom t…
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Sorrelle in the library: Seeing The Libraries With A Fresh Perspective
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Sorrelle grew up in Coventry in the 1970s and 1980s. She begins by reminding us how it used to be. These days, Sorrelle plays a key role in developing the city’s libraries. Over the last year, her job has grown and expanded more than she could ever imagine. Gone are the days of silent spaces and shushing, now Coventry Libraries are a space for art …
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Lawrence in Earlsdon: A Story of Becoming
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Until a few months ago, Lawrence was a school teacher. But his voluntary work with the City of Culture as a City Host made him think twice about the direction his career was headed. Now, he’s leaving the classroom behind to work with the local police force. As we revisit Spencer Park, a place Sky Blues fan Lawrence found solace walking through duri…
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Last in Foleshill: My Heart Is In Zimbabwe, But My Home Is Now Coventry
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12 years ago Last and her son arrived in Coventry, homeless, seeking refuge. They eventually found a new home in Bannerbrook Park, the former home of Massey Ferguson. But Last admits she was reluctant to embrace the city at first. After witnessing pain, anguish and sorrow living in hostels with fellow asylum seekers, Last went on to graduate with t…
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Hayley at The Herbert: Where I Belong
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Hayley and her family have always visited The Herbert Art Gallery. Yet until she was commissioned by the City of Culture, she never considered herself as an artist. Her home may be Warwick, but Hayley’s creative heart has long been in Coventry - a place she feels she can truly be herself. Now with the support of the Coventry City of Culture produce…
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Duncan in Canley: Finding My Voice and A Safe Space
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Primary school teacher Duncan reflects on what culture means to him and how that perception has changed after playing a leading part in the City of Culture production ‘Symphony of Us’; a project that truly celebrated Coventry's diversity. It’s in these newly formed connections with strangers that’s given him great pride for his hometown, a platform…
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Grab your headphones and take a walk with a new friend. Explore Coventry through the eyes and ears of the ordinary folk of the city, and hear how their lives have been transformed throughout Coventry’s City of Culture year. 6 storytellers. 10 soundscapes. Poetry. Music. And real life inspiration. Just like this… This is Our Cov. Available from May …
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