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A view of St Michaels Cathedral, Coventry, taken from Cope Street circa 1919
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A view of St Michaels Cathedral, Coventry, taken from Cope Street circa 1919
A view of St Michaels Cathedral, Coventry, taken from Cope Street circa 1919.
This image was taken before the Blitz of November 1940, the spire is still standing. Cope Street is no longer there.
1919
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21334256
© Mirrorpix
Church Road Spire Street 1910s Steeple
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This print takes us back to the year 1919, offering a nostalgic glimpse of St Michaels Cathedral in Coventry. The image showcases the grandeur of this architectural marvel, with its towering spire reaching towards the heavens. Standing proudly on Cope Street, which sadly no longer exists today, the cathedral appears untouched by time or turmoil. Little did anyone know that just two decades later, during the devastating Blitz of November 1940, this serene scene would be forever altered. The iconic spire captured in this photograph would tragically succumb to the ravages of war and be reduced to ruins. However, through this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of its former glory. The image evokes a sense of tranquility as we imagine pedestrians strolling along Cope Street and admiring the magnificent structure before them. It transports us back to an era when life moved at a slower pace and moments like these were cherished. As we gaze upon this piece from Memory Lane Prints' collection by Mirrorpix, it serves as a poignant reminder of both our shared history and resilience. It allows us to reflect on how even amidst destruction and loss, beauty can still emerge from ashes – much like St Michaels Cathedral itself has risen again since those dark days.
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