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Filename: aa42_00356.jpg

Size: 5416 x 3994 (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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Little Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00356

Court 20, Little Park Street, Coventry. The exterior of numbers 5 and 6, Court 20, accessed between 92 and 93 Little Park Street, showing the roof covered by tarpaulin. Coventry City centre was devastated by air raids in November 1940. The bombing left the cathedral in ruins and destroyed much of the historic fabric of the city. Court number 20 was situated to the rear of Little Park Street which suffered significant damage in the blitz. Much of the street was demolished in the years following the war. The Magistrates Court now occupies this site

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Media ID 21160783

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Bomb Damage Courtyard Coventry Blitz Destruction Enemy Action House Luftwaffe Second World War Wwii Demolished


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This poignant print captures the aftermath of the devastating Coventry Blitz in 1940. Court 20, nestled within Little Park Street, is depicted with its exterior displaying visible signs of bomb damage. Numbers 5 and 6 stand as silent witnesses to the destruction caused by enemy action during World War II. The image showcases a scene that was all too common in Coventry City center at that time. The roof of Court 20 is covered by tarpaulin, a makeshift solution to protect what remains of this once vibrant neighborhood. The historic fabric of the city was torn apart by relentless air raids, leaving behind ruins and heartache. Little Park Street itself suffered significant damage during the blitz, leading to its eventual demolition in subsequent years after the war ended. Today, on this very site where life once thrived amidst these houses and courtyards, stands the Magistrates Court - a testament to resilience and rebuilding. George Bernard Mason's photograph serves as a haunting reminder of the horrors faced by ordinary people caught up in wartime chaos. It encapsulates not only physical destruction but also symbolizes hope for renewal and reconstruction amidst adversity. As we reflect upon this image from Historic England's collection, let us remember those who lived through such dark times and honor their strength in rebuilding their lives and communities from the ashes left behind by war.

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