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Filename: aa42_00330.jpg

Size: 4191 x 5195 (6.1MB)

Date: 17th June 2021

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England Archive

Source: Historic England Archive

Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/

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Gosford Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00330

35 - 36 Gosford Street, Coventry. The exterior of 35 and 36 Gosford Street. The building appears to show evidence of bomb damage. 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. The Jaguar Building of Coventry University now occupies this part of Gosford Street

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Bomb Damage Coventry Blitz Destruction Enemy Action House Luftwaffe Second World War Shell Timber Framed House Wwii


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This print captures a haunting scene of Gosford Street in Coventry, 1941. The image showcases numbers 35 and 36 Gosford Street, revealing the devastating impact of bomb damage during World War II. The building's exterior bears visible scars from enemy action, serving as a poignant reminder of the destructive power unleashed upon Coventry City Centre on that fateful day - November 14th, 1940. The air raids inflicted immense devastation upon this historic city, reducing its iconic cathedral to ruins and tearing apart much of its cherished heritage. Today, this very location is occupied by the Jaguar Building of Coventry University. In this photograph by George Bernard Mason, we witness a timber-framed house standing as a testament to resilience amidst destruction. Its shell-like appearance serves as a stark reminder of the horrors endured during the infamous Coventry Blitz carried out by Luftwaffe forces. As we reflect upon this powerful image, let us remember those who lived through these dark times and honor their strength in rebuilding their lives and community from such unimaginable ruin. This photograph stands as an enduring symbol of remembrance for all those affected by war's relentless toll on humanity.

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