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New Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00324
New Street, Coventry. A young girl standing on the pavement outside the front door of 13 New Street. The window beside the doorway appears to be boarded, probably as a result of bomb damage. Coventry City centre was devastated by air raids in November 1940. The bombing left the nearby cathedral in ruins and destroyed much of the historic fabric of the city. New Street was demolished following the end of the war. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 21160729
Filename: aa42_00324.jpg
Size: 4086 x 5226 (7.9MB)
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 Childhood Coventry Blitz Destruction Door Enemy Action Incendiary Luftwaffe Second World War Shell Terraced House Wwii
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This poignant print captures a haunting moment in history - New Street, Coventry in 1941. Standing on the pavement outside the front door of number 13 is a young girl, her innocent face reflecting both resilience and vulnerability. The boarded window beside the doorway serves as a stark reminder of the devastating bomb damage inflicted upon Coventry City centre during air raids in November 1940. The aftermath of enemy action is evident in this image, as it portrays the destruction caused by incendiary bombs and shells during World War II. The once bustling street now lies desolate, with terraced houses reduced to rubble. This particular house on New Street would later be demolished after the war's end. Coventry's historic fabric was irreversibly altered by these bombings; its iconic cathedral left in ruins and countless lives shattered. Yet amidst this devastation, there is an undeniable sense of hope embodied by the young girl standing resolutely on that pavement. Photographer George Bernard Mason has captured not only a physical scene but also an emotional one - symbolizing both loss and resilience. This photograph serves as a powerful testament to those who endured unimaginable hardships during wartime, reminding us never to forget their sacrifices or take our own peace for granted.
