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Filename: EPW033956.jpg

Size: 4892 x 3852 (11.1MB)

Date: 20th October 2017

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work

Source: Historic England Archive

Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk

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English Electric Company EPW033956

The English Electric Co Works, Coventry. During the Second World War this area suffered badly from bombing. Photographed by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1930

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, captured by Aerofilms Ltd in July 1930, takes us back to a significant era in history. The image showcases the English Electric Company Works located in Coventry, an industrial hub that played a crucial role during the Second World War. As we gaze upon this aerial view, it becomes evident that this area would later suffer greatly from devastating bombing raids. The photograph offers a glimpse into the heart of industry at its peak. Vast buildings sprawl across the landscape, revealing the magnitude of production within these factory walls. Smoke billows from towering chimneys as evidence of ceaseless activity and progress. It is here that skilled workers dedicated themselves to manufacturing essential machinery and equipment vital for wartime efforts. Yet beyond its historical significance lies an eerie sense of vulnerability lurking beneath the surface. Knowing what fate awaits this very location just over a decade later adds depth to our appreciation for this snapshot frozen in time. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this print serves as a poignant reminder of both resilience and loss experienced during times of conflict. It allows us to reflect on how communities rebuild after devastation strikes their doorstep while honoring those who worked tirelessly behind these factory walls to protect their nation's future.

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