Coventry Cathedral Construction Site Print

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Framed Print of Cathedral construction site JLP01_01_025_59

COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. A view looking south across the construction site of Coventry Cathedral, showing the ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael in the background.
The photograph shows the construction of the new Coventry Cathedral, designed by Basil Spence in 1951 and constructed between the mid-1950s and 1962. It replaced the ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael which had been badly damaged by bombing in 1941.
The caption below the photograph in the album reads Looking south across the New Cathedral Site showing in the foreground the circular excavation for the pile cap to the Guild Chapel and the Boiler House Area Pile Cap under construction. In the middle ground can be seen the Piling Rigs in operation and the old Georgian House. The background shows the three Spires of Coventry these are namely, the Spire of the Cathedral Church of St Michael, with the Spire of Christs Church just to the right, and the Spire of Trinity Church in the extreme right hand. Discover Historic England images to buy as prints, wall art or for licensing. Find your favourite places or explore our collections. © Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

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Step into history with our Framed Print of Coventry Cathedral's construction site, JLP01_01_025_59 by Historic England Archive. Captured by Joh, this evocative image shows the ruins of Coventry Cathedral's Church of St Michael against the backdrop of the bustling construction site. A perfect addition to your home or office, this framed print brings a piece of historical Coventry right into your space. Experience the rich history and architectural beauty of this iconic site, framed and ready to hang.

A photograph of a construction site shows the early stages of building a new cathedral. In the foreground, two excavation sites are visible: one circular and one rectangular. The circular site is for the foundation of the Guild Chapel, while the other is for a boiler house area. Piling rigs can be seen in operation behind these sites, their machinery moving slowly. In the background, three church spires stand out against a cloudy sky. From left to right, they belong to Coventry Cathedral Church of St Michael, Christ's Church, and Trinity Church. This image captures an important moment in history as Coventry Cathedral takes shape after being destroyed during World War II.

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