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Much Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00362
Filename: aa42_00362.jpg
Size: 4085 x 5171 (5.8MB)
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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Much Park Street Coventry, 1941 a42_00362
8 - 10 Much Park Street, Coventry. Exterior view showing a policeman walking past the front elevation of 8-10 Much Park Street, premises of C. G. Hewitt
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Media ID 21160795
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Grey Medieval Rain Second World War Shop Timber Framed Building Weather Wwii Beat Boarded Bobby Closed Dilapidated Pawn Broker
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1941, amidst the chaos of World War II. The image showcases Much Park Street in Coventry, a historic area that has witnessed its fair share of trials and tribulations. Standing tall in the frame is an enchanting medieval timber-framed building with intricate jetties, exuding an air of antiquity. As our gaze follows the street, we notice a lone policeman strolling past the front elevation of numbers 8-10 Much Park Street. Clad in his uniform, he represents stability and order amidst a world turned upside down by war. His presence adds depth to this snapshot frozen in time. The weather seems gloomy as rain pours down relentlessly from above, casting a somber mood over the scene. The dilapidated state of this once vibrant street becomes apparent as we observe boarded windows and closed shutters on various buildings along its length. In particular, our attention is drawn to number 8-10 Much Park Street - home to C. G. Hewitt's pawnbroker business. Its worn exterior tells tales of hardship endured during these tumultuous times. Through George Bernard Mason's lens, we are transported back to an era where resilience prevailed despite adversity. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of Coventry's history and how it persevered through one of humanity's darkest chapters: World War II.
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