Here are a handful that shows some of the damage inflicted on the city on that awful night. Sorry to use up space on the thread, but I think quite a few wanted to see them......I have a collection of photos from the morning after the blitz (and probably a few days after). Might dig them out if anyone wants a look?
Here are a handful that shows some of the damage inflicted on the city on that awful night. Sorry to use up space on the thread, but I think quite a few wanted to see them......
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Here are a handful that shows some of the damage inflicted on the city on that awful night. Sorry to use up space on the thread, but I think quite a few wanted to see them......
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The second photo is Beanfield Ave.
The 1st and 2nd photos are the exact same location, just taken from one side of the dead body as the other.The second photo is Beanfield Ave.
Book arrived but a paperback. No matter. Its what's inside that matters.That's like in Norfolk where small coastal villages took bombs from the Germans on their way back to their bases on the continent.
Now ordered the book from Amazon. £9.35 sounded fair for a hardback copy.
Thank you for posting these photographs. The devastation in them has taken me aback, the people of Coventry were brave beyond my comprehension and to think that our relatives lived through the Blitz and then had to come to terms with what was left and rebuild Coventry.
I remember that play being advertised WL, but sadly, never got round to seeing it. I recall it had great reviews.Watched a play called “ One night in November “ at the Belgrade theatre a few years ago.
All about the night of the blitz. Great watch if ever they put it on again.
From what I have read, the Blexley code breakers knew there would be a large raid that night. But unfortunately didn’t know where.
Wow! Fantastic memorabilia ,Houch.Just as an aside, I have two lovely pictures hanging in my hall. They are poems and I've typed out the words of "The Coventry I Remember", to make it easier to read. Very poignant and moving. A lovely dedication to the civilians who lost their lives that night.
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The Coventry I Remember by M S Garratt
I shall remember the city I love
Her tall spires gleaming, gold tipped above
Godiva processions, the ancient fair
And where the centuries met in Broadgate square
With glittering windows of bright modern shops
And above on the skyline old mossy rooftops
Peeping Tom staring at all who passed by
The great Market Clock, n’er telling a lie.
I shall remember the beauty of dawn
That shone on the wreck that November morn
Gone the old buildings, the pride of the city
And homes of the poor, O Lord have pity.
Yet brave were the smiles that shone through the tears
Though night must come with horror and fears
And still the proud spires looked up to the sky
Godiva’s fair city could never die
I shall remember the dear friends I knew
Who gave up their lives, “True Coventry Blue”
And the sirens that screamed as they laid them to rest
In one long grave, forever blessed
Our great Cathedral dim and all holy
With quiet sanctuary and care for the lowly
When the spirits of those from the ages passed
Did join in our prayers until the last
I must remember ‘ere Christ was dead
In pain and anguish still He said
‘Forgive them for they know not what they do’
And so on the day when our dreams come true
When the last “all clear” has died away
Let me remember Lord, that I might pray
My life for evermore shall worthier be
Of those who died for Coventry
And the other poem is called "The Ghost of Godiva"
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Just as an aside, I have two lovely pictures hanging in my hall. They are poems and I've typed out the words of "The Coventry I Remember", to make it easier to read. Very poignant and moving. A lovely dedication to the civilians who lost their lives that night.
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The Coventry I Remember by M S Garratt
I shall remember the city I love
Her tall spires gleaming, gold tipped above
Godiva processions, the ancient fair
And where the centuries met in Broadgate square
With glittering windows of bright modern shops
And above on the skyline old mossy rooftops
Peeping Tom staring at all who passed by
The great Market Clock, n’er telling a lie.
I shall remember the beauty of dawn
That shone on the wreck that November morn
Gone the old buildings, the pride of the city
And homes of the poor, O Lord have pity.
Yet brave were the smiles that shone through the tears
Though night must come with horror and fears
And still the proud spires looked up to the sky
Godiva’s fair city could never die
I shall remember the dear friends I knew
Who gave up their lives, “True Coventry Blue”
And the sirens that screamed as they laid them to rest
In one long grave, forever blessed
Our great Cathedral dim and all holy
With quiet sanctuary and care for the lowly
When the spirits of those from the ages passed
Did join in our prayers until the last
I must remember ‘ere Christ was dead
In pain and anguish still He said
‘Forgive them for they know not what they do’
And so on the day when our dreams come true
When the last “all clear” has died away
Let me remember Lord, that I might pray
My life for evermore shall worthier be
Of those who died for Coventry
And the other poem is called "The Ghost of Godiva"
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If it ever comes round again it is a must see for anyone interested in that night.I remember that play being advertised WL, but sadly, never got round to seeing it. I recall it had great reviews.
You may well have unwittingly met my Dad then. Or even attended the same school? (Freddie Bird's)I used to play on a bombsite at the top of Gulson Road opposite the hospital. This would be mid 50s.
Interesting photographs, and what about the number of motor manufacturers, who had all switched production to support the war effort? No wonder Coventry was such a target. Fascinating to try and picture where things are now.
Interesting photographs, and what about the number of motor manufacturers, who had all switched production to support the war effort? No wonder Coventry was such a target. Fascinating to try and picture where things are now.
Great page hill83! I've saved to my favourites so I can browse at leisure.
Although I have no idea why Batman & Robin are riding Penny-Farthings in the 2nd picture! (at the top next to "A Fantasy of Coventry" banner)Wow! Fantastic memorabilia ,Houch.
I went to All Saints.You may well have unwittingly met my Dad then. Or even attended the same school? (Freddie Bird's)
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