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Christ Church Coventry 1941 a42_00285
Filename: aa42_00285.jpg
Size: 4226 x 5213 (4.4MB)
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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Christ Church Coventry 1941 a42_00285
Christ Church, New Union Street, Coventry. A view looking east along the nave of Christ Church showing the results of bomb damage. During the Second World War Coventry City centre was devastated by air raids. The body of Christ Church was severely damaged by a bombing raid on the 10th April 1941. Today only the steeple survives
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This powerful print captures the haunting aftermath of a devastating bombing raid during the Second World War. Titled "Christ Church Coventry 1941 a42_00285" it showcases the solemn scene inside Christ Church, New Union Street, Coventry. The image depicts the church's nave, stretching into the distance with its roof and walls reduced to rubble by bomb damage. Taken on April 10th, 1941, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction inflicted upon Coventry City center during that fateful time. The once majestic body of Christ Church now stands in ruins, bearing witness to the horrors of war. Amidst this desolation, one element remains intact - only the steeple defiantly reaches towards the heavens. This surviving structure symbolizes resilience and hope amidst chaos and despair. The image evokes emotions ranging from sorrow for what was lost to admiration for those who endured such devastation. It is a testament to both human fragility and strength in times of adversity. Photographer George Bernard Mason skillfully captured this moment in history through his lens, preserving an indelible record of wartime destruction. As we reflect upon this print today, it serves as a somber reminder of our collective responsibility to strive for peace and ensure that such devastation never befalls humanity again.
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