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This photo shows a view of the basement of the new Coventry retail market
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This photo shows a view of the basement of the new Coventry retail market
This photo shows a view of the basement of the new Coventry retail market, all in reinforced concrete. The compartments, of which there are 78, will be used for storage of produce brought in from the wholesale market in Barras Heath, Coventry. The produce can be sorted here and then transferred up to the next floor(ground) where the stalls will be.
12th October 1957
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Media ID 21316590
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Building Construction Coventry Market Retail
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This print takes us back to the bustling 1950s, showcasing the basement of the newly constructed Coventry retail market. The architectural marvel is entirely crafted in reinforced concrete, exuding strength and durability. With a total of 78 compartments, this vast space was ingeniously designed for efficient storage of fresh produce sourced from the wholesale market in Barras Heath. Intriguingly, this underground level served as a sorting hub where diligent workers meticulously organized the bountiful harvest before transporting it to the ground floor stalls above. The image beautifully captures both the immense scale of this subterranean labyrinth and its potential to facilitate seamless operations within Coventry's vibrant marketplace. The photograph evokes a sense of nostalgia as we witness an era when such grand structures were erected with meticulous attention to detail and functionality. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation in construction during that time period. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are transported back to October 12th, 1957—a day when progress met tradition at Coventry retail market. This remarkable piece from Memory Lane Prints not only immortalizes an architectural masterpiece but also invites us to reflect on how far our cities have evolved since then.
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