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Mermaid Inn, 1941 a42_00332
Filename: aa42_00332.jpg
Size: 4122 x 5214 (7.8MB)
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
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Mermaid Inn, 1941 a42_00332
Mermaid Inn, Gosford Street, Coventry. The Mermaid Inn at 109 Gosford Street. The windows of the public house are boarded, probably as a result 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
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Media ID 21160747
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Bomb Damage Coventry Blitz Destruction Enemy Action Luftwaffe Public House Second World War Wwii
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This poignant print captures the haunting aftermath of the devastating Coventry Blitz during World War II. The image showcases the Mermaid Inn, located on Gosford Street in Coventry, a city that bore witness to unimaginable destruction caused by enemy action. Taken in 1941 by George Bernard Mason, this photograph depicts a scene of desolation and resilience. The windows of the once lively public house are boarded up, serving as a grim reminder of the bomb damage inflicted upon this historic establishment. The Luftwaffe's relentless air raids on November 14th, 1940 left Coventry City center in ruins, reducing its magnificent cathedral to rubble and tearing apart its rich historical fabric. In this snapshot frozen in time, we glimpse into an era marked by tragedy but also characterized by unwavering determination. Despite being scarred by war, the spirit of those who called Coventry home shines through their efforts to rebuild amidst chaos. Mason's lens captures not only physical destruction but also serves as a testament to human strength and resilience. This powerful image stands as a solemn tribute to all those affected by war and reminds us of both the fragility and indomitable nature of our shared history.
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