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County Hall Coventry, 1941 a42_00527
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Size: 5402 x 4142 (6.1MB)
Date: 18th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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County Hall Coventry, 1941 a42_00527
County Hall, Cuckoo Lane, Coventry. County Hall viewed from Cuckoo Lane with the tower of Holy Trinity Church in the background. The former courthouse at County Hall opened in 1783. In 1988 the courts moved to new premises in Much Park Street and the building lay empty until it was converted for use as a bar in 2000. It is now known as The Establishment. In this photograph the windows of County Hall are boarded, probably as a result of the air raids in November 1940 which left the adjacent cathedral in ruins and destroyed much of the historic fabric of the city
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This print captures the County Hall in Coventry during a tumultuous period in history. Taken in 1941, the image showcases the grand Georgian architecture of County Hall viewed from Cuckoo Lane, with the towering Holy Trinity Church visible in the background. County Hall, originally serving as a courthouse since its opening in 1783, witnessed significant changes over time. In 1988, the courts relocated to new premises on Much Park Street, leaving this magnificent building vacant for years until its transformation into a bar named The Establishment in 2000. The boarded windows seen here are poignant reminders of the devastating air raids that struck Coventry during November 1940. These attacks by enemy Luftwaffe bombers left nearby Coventry Cathedral in ruins and caused extensive damage throughout the city's historic fabric. Within this snapshot of history lies evidence of destruction inflicted upon Coventry during World War II. The presence of cars parked along Cuckoo Lane serves as a stark contrast to the remnants of war surrounding them. Photographer George Bernard Mason skillfully captured both architectural beauty and wartime scars within this single frame. This print not only documents an important moment but also invites viewers to reflect on how cities can rebuild and transform themselves even after enduring great adversity.
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