79 years on, we're remembering everyone affected by the Blitz ❤️ | BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

Animated exclusively for BBC Coventry & Warwickshire, here is the first in a series of three short shareable films. Memories of the Coventry blitz told by the people who lived through it. What happened when the Sirens sounded? Animation by Trevor Woolery | BBC Coventry & Warwickshire

On 14 November 1940, Coventry was devastated in a single night of bombing. At 7.00pm next Saturday, we remember the stories of the Coventry Blitz, in a short film produced with Coventry Transport Museum & Coventry Archives. The video will premiere here: https://youtu.be/jzo0KaQ3h9w and also on our Facebook page. #CoventryBlitz | Herbert Art Gallery & Museum

The Blitz Museum reopens today! Tucked in the Cathedral Ruins and down medieval steps explore a treasure trove of 1940s memorabilia and artefacts. Discover life during wartime Coventry with our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer team! The Blitz Museum reopens it’s door from Saturday 14th Feb open Saturdays 11-3pm and Sundays 12-3pm with select weekdays days over half-term. Head over to our website to find out full details! Free admission (donations welcomed!) https://www.coventrycathedral.org.

If you’ve ever visited our Blitz Museum (reopening from half-term) you might have met Gill, whose been volunteering with us for 13 years. Gill shares why volunteering helps her get out of bed in the morning as well as meeting new people. Whatever your age volunteering a few hours with us can help you meet people from all over the world, make friends and grow in confidence all while helping us stay open and share our unique story of Coventry Cathedral! ➡️ Interested in joining our team? Head to o