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Gosford Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00338
6 - 7 Gosford Street, Coventry. The exterior of shop premises at 6 and 7 Gosford Street showing foodstuffs displayed outside number 7 and a tarpaulin covering damage to the roof of number 6. Coventry City centre was devastated by air raids on 14th November 1940. The bombing raids left the nearby cathedral in ruins and destroyed much of the historic fabric of the city. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 21160757
Filename: aa42_00338.jpg
Size: 4151 x 5230 (6.6MB)
Date: 17th June 2021
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
Job Title: Photographer
Bomb Damage Coventry Blitz Destruction Enemy Action Luftwaffe Second World War Shop Timber Framed House Wwii
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This poignant print captures the aftermath of the devastating Coventry Blitz during World War II. Taken in 1941, it showcases Gosford Street, a once bustling area that now stands as a haunting reminder of the destructive power of enemy action. The image focuses on numbers 6 and 7 Gosford Street, revealing both resilience and destruction side by side. At number 7, foodstuffs are defiantly displayed outside the shop premises, symbolizing an unwavering spirit amidst adversity. However, a tarpaulin covering damage to the roof of number 6 serves as a stark reminder of the toll taken by Luftwaffe bombings. Coventry City center was left in ruins after air raids on November 14th, 1940. The nearby cathedral suffered extensive damage while much of the city's historic fabric was destroyed. This photograph encapsulates this devastation with its depiction of bomb-damaged timber-framed houses and jettied architecture. Taken by George Bernard Mason for Historic England, this image not only documents history but also evokes emotions surrounding loss and resilience during wartime. It is a powerful testament to how ordinary people coped with extraordinary circumstances. As we reflect upon this snapshot from our past, let us remember those who lived through these dark times and honor their strength in rebuilding their lives and communities from the ashes.
