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St Johns Bablake, 1941 a42_00320
Filename: aa42_00320.jpg
Size: 4160 x 5264 (5.7MB)
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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St Johns Bablake, 1941 a42_00320
St John the Baptists Church, Fleet Street, Bablake, Coventry. The east end of St John the Baptists Church viewed from Corporation Street showing windows boarded as a result of bomb damage. During the Coventry Blitz St John s, Bablake suffered bomb damage to its windows and roof
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Media ID 21160701
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Bomb Damage Church Coventry Blitz Destruction Enemy Action Incendiary Luftwaffe Medieval Second World War Shell Wwii
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "St Johns Bablake, 1941 a42_00320" captures a poignant moment in history. The image showcases the east end of St John the Baptists Church, located on Fleet Street in Bablake, Coventry. It offers a glimpse into the devastating aftermath of bomb damage caused during the infamous Coventry Blitz of World War II. The photograph portrays boarded windows as a stark reminder of the destructive power unleashed upon this medieval church by enemy action. The remnants of shattered glass and damaged roof stand as testaments to the resilience and strength displayed by both the building and its community during those tumultuous times. Taken by George Bernard Mason, this snapshot freezes an indelible moment that symbolizes not only destruction but also hope for rebuilding amidst adversity. It serves as a powerful reminder of how war can ravage even sacred spaces while highlighting humanity's ability to endure. As we reflect upon this image, let us remember those who suffered through these dark days and pay homage to their unwavering spirit. May it serve as a testament to our shared history and inspire us to strive for peace so that such scenes remain confined within photographs rather than experienced firsthand again.
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