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Coventry Collection (#11)

Background imageCoventry Collection: Eastenders Den and Angie Watts put their weight behind the Charity Snowball raising

Eastenders Den and Angie Watts put their weight behind the Charity Snowball raising hundreds of pounds for our Christmas appeal

Background imageCoventry Collection: People gather around the mobile canteen van situated at the Salvation Army in Coventry

People gather around the mobile canteen van situated at the Salvation Army in Coventry soon after the devastating air attack by the German Luftwaffe. 18th November 1940

Background imageCoventry Collection: The crate containing Graham Sutherlands huge tapestry

The crate containing Graham Sutherlands huge tapestry, " Christ in Glory" for Coventry Cathedral arrived from France yesterday

Background imageCoventry Collection: People gather around the Ministry of Information van parked outside the Coventry

People gather around the Ministry of Information van parked outside the Coventry Hippodrome Theatre in Hales Street to hear announcements and advice sent out via a loud speaker system

Background imageCoventry Collection: This photo of Coventry Football Club appeared in a supplement to '

This photo of Coventry Football Club appeared in a supplement to " The Midland Daily Telegraph, " on 4th April 1891

Background imageCoventry Collection: Marion Pollock, 15, subjects herself to an injection against German measles (Rubella

Marion Pollock, 15, subjects herself to an injection against German measles (Rubella) which will safeguard the health of any future children she may have. Marion is the daughter of Dr

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry man Brandon Moss who was awarded the George Cross for his heroism as a special

Coventry man Brandon Moss who was awarded the George Cross for his heroism as a special constable during the Blitz. 16th January 1994

Background imageCoventry Collection: Ramblers raised almost 2, 000 for Snowball by walking just over 10 miles

Ramblers raised almost 2, 000 for Snowball by walking just over 10 miles. Eighty-three people from nine Coventry walking and rambling groups took part in the walk through Allesley Hall Park to

Background imageCoventry Collection: A seething mass of fans greeted Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs when he opened a new

A seething mass of fans greeted Coronation Street star Johnny Briggs when he opened a new shop in Coventry. Johhny - alias Mike Baldwin - was in the city to open the new East Midlands Electricity

Background imageCoventry Collection: Hundreds of people packed the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry to celebrate a milestone in

Hundreds of people packed the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry to celebrate a milestone in charity fundraising achievements. The event was organised to recognise the enormous amount of effort supporters

Background imageCoventry Collection: British speed record breaker Donald Campbell at Motor Panels, Holbrooks

British speed record breaker Donald Campbell at Motor Panels, Holbrooks, Coventry with the Bluebird-Proteus CN7 vehicle, which was built at the Coventry firms factory. 30th October 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: The changing face of Coventry is shown by these new blocks of flats towering over old

The changing face of Coventry is shown by these new blocks of flats towering over old houses in Weston Street, Hillfields, Coventry. 24th September 1966

Background imageCoventry Collection: The short and tall of the Hillfields landscape. Gone are the row-upon-row of terraced

The short and tall of the Hillfields landscape. Gone are the row-upon-row of terraced houses that once formed the heart of the area and in their place have sprung up great towering blocks of flats

Background imageCoventry Collection: Bulldozers are clearing away the old Hillfields streets to make way for the high-rise

Bulldozers are clearing away the old Hillfields streets to make way for the high-rise flats. Our photograph shows some of the remaining buildings still to be demolished with the new flats looming up

Background imageCoventry Collection: The concrete circle of a sewer pipe outlines the rapidly changing scene

The concrete circle of a sewer pipe outlines the rapidly changing scene. This is the new Hillfields of tower blocks and concrete

Background imageCoventry Collection: A resident on the eighth floor of Hillfields House, in Yardley Street, Coventry

A resident on the eighth floor of Hillfields House, in Yardley Street, Coventry, looks out over the roofs of Hillfields at new flats rising up in Castle Street. 1st December 1966

Background imageCoventry Collection: The Hills were alive with the sound of music last night when Jack (left

The Hills were alive with the sound of music last night when Jack (left) popped in to see his brother Vince at the Trocadero Night Spot in Bulkington

Background imageCoventry Collection: Members of Jubilee Crescent Youth Club, Radford, Coventry, under the direction of Mr

Members of Jubilee Crescent Youth Club, Radford, Coventry, under the direction of Mr. Norman Nash (right), bring a touch of Christmas to Walsgrave Hospital with a carol recital for patients

Background imageCoventry Collection: Police sniffer dogs searched every inch of Coventry Sports Centre before last night

Police sniffer dogs searched every inch of Coventry Sports Centre before last nights " big count". The building was closed to the public from 6pm and sniffer dogs

Background imageCoventry Collection: The Dun Cow pub, Jordan Well, Coventry. This photo was taken just before it was

The Dun Cow pub, Jordan Well, Coventry. This photo was taken just before it was demolished. 12th July 1963

Background imageCoventry Collection: Class 3 of Whitmore Park Junior School, Coventry, won the junior section of a fire

Class 3 of Whitmore Park Junior School, Coventry, won the junior section of a fire prevention quiz organised by the West Midlands Fire Service. Mr

Background imageCoventry Collection: Pope John Paull II visited Coventry. The Holy Father at Baginton airport giving

Pope John Paull II visited Coventry. The Holy Father at Baginton airport giving the mid-morning mass. 30th May 1982

Background imageCoventry Collection: Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry. The Holy Father steps out of the plane at

Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry. The Holy Father steps out of the plane at Baginton airport in readiness to give the mid-morning mass. 30th May 1982

Background imageCoventry Collection: Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry Airport for a mid-morning mass

Pope John Paull IIs visit to Coventry Airport for a mid-morning mass. This young boy is determined to get a good view of the Holy Father. 30th May 19821

Background imageCoventry Collection: George VI and Queen in Coventry, 25th february 1942

George VI and Queen in Coventry, 25th february 1942

Background imageCoventry Collection: English League Cup Semi Final First Leg at Highfield Road Coventry City 3 v West

English League Cup Semi Final First Leg at Highfield Road Coventry City 3 v West Ham United 2 West Ham defenders and goalkeeper in a panic as Garry Thompson of Coventry causes problems 27th January

Background imageCoventry Collection: Armistice Day. Inspector Langford and PC 150 Smith are standing in the road to halt

Armistice Day. Inspector Langford and PC 150 Smith are standing in the road to halt the traffic while the two minutes silence takes place in Broadgate, Coventry. 11th November 1929

Background imageCoventry Collection: The longest thing on two wheels, the 'Quatrodecimalopede

The longest thing on two wheels, the "Quatrodecimalopede
The longest thing on two wheels, the " Quatrodecimalopede, earned astonished stares when its 14 lusty young riders pedalled to take part in Coventry Carnival

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventrys town clerk Mr Fred Smith(right) and the scrutineers taking the Coventry

Coventrys town clerk Mr Fred Smith(right) and the scrutineers taking the Coventry West Division Services postal voters boxes into St. Marys Hall counting room

Background imageCoventry Collection: Eight-year-old Andrew Scott, son of Coventrys municipal motoring museum curator

Eight-year-old Andrew Scott, son of Coventrys municipal motoring museum curator, Mr C. J. Scott, enjoys armchair motoring in the museums 1904 Riley tri-car which, driven by his father

Background imageCoventry Collection: The Canal Tavern, No. 5, Leicester Row, Coventry. 22nd March 1963

The Canal Tavern, No. 5, Leicester Row, Coventry. 22nd March 1963

Background imageCoventry Collection: Preparing the site of the parcel depot, which will be built in the 1, 000

Preparing the site of the parcel depot, which will be built in the 1, 000, 000 reconstruction of Coventry Railway Station. Property near the station entrance has alrerady been demolished

Background imageCoventry Collection: Allesley County Primary school, Antrim Close, Coventry, was the location of the Allesley

Allesley County Primary school, Antrim Close, Coventry, was the location of the Allesley Summer Festival. About 1, 500 visited the event and it was hoped they would make 200 for the P.T.A. funds

Background imageCoventry Collection: Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street in Coventry after an air raid by the German

Smithford Street looking towards Fleet Street in Coventry after an air raid by the German Luftwaffe in World Wat Two. St. Johns church can just be made out on the top left of the photo

Background imageCoventry Collection: The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, is inspecting members of Coventry

The British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, is inspecting members of Coventrys Warden Service in Broadgate during his visit to Coventry. 26th September 1941

Background imageCoventry Collection: Canley Ford has a new, neater look thanks to the efforts of these teenagers

Canley Ford has a new, neater look thanks to the efforts of these teenagers. The group who were dredging the bottom of the ford were from the City Challenge Project

Background imageCoventry Collection: Seventy-seven Coventry holidaymakers who should have been enjoying their second day in

Seventy-seven Coventry holidaymakers who should have been enjoying their second day in Jersey took off from the airport at Baginton more than 24 hours late. 21st July 1969

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Boys Club have moved and more than 100 members spent their first evening

Coventry Boys Club have moved and more than 100 members spent their first evening enjoying their new premises in Whitefriars Lane, Coventry

Background imageCoventry Collection: These youngsters looked everywhere for a place to ride their bikes

These youngsters looked everywhere for a place to ride their bikes, then found it right in the middle of Coventry. Its flat, without too many people and no traffic - the cathedral ruins

Background imageCoventry Collection: Oarsmen from Warwick University were sent to the galleys - to test out the design of an

Oarsmen from Warwick University were sent to the galleys - to test out the design of an ancient Greek warship. They were rowing a Coventry-made replica section of a trireme

Background imageCoventry Collection: Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of

Hundred of honking, hooting Minis delighted holiday crowds by turning the centre of Coventry into a traffic wardens nightmare

Background imageCoventry Collection: An exterior view of the Odeon Cinema, Jordan Well, Coventry. Formerly called the Gaumont

An exterior view of the Odeon Cinema, Jordan Well, Coventry. Formerly called the Gaumont. 5th November 1984

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry carnival queen, Melanie Greasley (16), poses with The Entertainers XI football

Coventry carnival queen, Melanie Greasley (16), poses with The Entertainers XI football team who include Richard O Sullivan (2nd player from left)

Background imageCoventry Collection: Boys of Coventry cathedral choir practice under Mr. David Lepine, the Cathedral organist

Boys of Coventry cathedral choir practice under Mr. David Lepine, the Cathedral organist. 5th February 1965

Background imageCoventry Collection: New loading bays in use at Coventry Railway Station. 22nd February 1960

New loading bays in use at Coventry Railway Station. 22nd February 1960

Background imageCoventry Collection: Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral

Queen Elizabeth IIs visit to Coventry for the consecration of the new cathedral. She is seen here with the Lord Mayor, Alderman Arthur Waugh, at Coventry Railway station. 25th May 1962

Background imageCoventry Collection: Girl guides proceeding down the aisle inside Coventry Cathedral for their annual Thinking

Girl guides proceeding down the aisle inside Coventry Cathedral for their annual Thinking Day service. 23rd February 1969

Background imageCoventry Collection: Coventry Railway Station. Resurfacing work being carried out at the front of

Coventry Railway Station. Resurfacing work being carried out at the front of the building. The cabin on the left is Finlays Tobacconists. circa 1958



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