Etch & Pin

03/06/2026

People often ask me why I keep creating books about Coventry.

The answer is simple. Every city has stories worth telling, and Coventry has some of the best.

Over the last few years, we’ve published a growing series of children’s books covering everything from Lady Godiva and the Coventry Blitz to 2 Tone, James Starley, Coventry sporting heroes and the incredible people who have shaped our city.

Along the way, we’ve donated thousands of copies to local schools so that Coventry children can learn about the place they call home.

What started as one book has now become a collection of eleven titles, each designed to make local history fun, accessible and something children can be proud of.

If you’re looking for a gift for a Coventry family, a young reader, or simply someone who loves this city as much as I do, check out the full collection!

24/05/2026

Feel like a proper author now - someone selling their copies of my books at Furnace End 😂😂 Was tempted to buy them back!

19/05/2026

A nice little detail behind our new 1987 FA Cup bus badge - the artwork was actually inspired by the illustration of the bus from our Time Travelling Coventry Taxi book.

It’s been great seeing one of our book illustrations transformed into a physical product, especially one connected to such an iconic moment in Coventry’s history.

17/05/2026

Badges ordered over the past couple of days are being posted today!

etchandpin.co.uk/ccfc-bus-badge

Place your order in the next couple of hours to have your order sent out right away!

An absolutely mega response to this one!

13/05/2026

You wait for a bus badge for ages and 87 of them come at once!

All badges ordered so far are being prepped ready to post to you tomorrow!!

12/05/2026

A closer look at the details on the new 1987 FA Cup bus badge - probably the most detailed badge we’ve produced so far!

Honestly overwhelmed by the response since yesterday’s release. Thank you to everyone who has ordered, shared or commented - it genuinely means a lot.

We’ll be starting to get orders packed and sent out over the next day or two.

11/05/2026

Mega response to the release of our new 1987 FA Cup bus badge today!

Amazing to team up with Coventry City FC and Coventry Transport Museum to recreate a moment of Coventry history!

Available now at:�etchandpin.co.uk/ccfc-bus-badge

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11/05/2026

Created in collaboration with Coventry City FC and Coventry Transport Museum, this special pin badge celebrates the iconic 1987 FA Cup-winning Coventry City bus - a symbol of one of the proudest moments in the city’s history.

Order yours here: etchandpin.co.uk/ccfc-bus-badge
Limited stock available!

Bringing together football, heritage and local pride, the badge captures the spirit of a day Coventry will never forget.

Also available to purchase in person at Coventry Transport Museum and Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.

22/04/2026

Based on the design of one of our most popular pin badges, the I🩵Cov mug is another simple way to show your pride in the city.

Dishwasher and microwave safe, it is built for everyday use - whether that is your morning brew or a proper cup of tea alongside a bacon batch.

17/04/2026