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The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, under construction
The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England, under construction.
Picture taken in April 1990, about 7 months before its November opening.
In the background is The Holy Trinity Church, spire of St Michaels Tower
Picture taken 26th April 1990
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
B/W Print
Media ID 21805145
© Mirrorpix
Building Building Site Church Construction Consumer Coventry Crane Midlands Shopping Centre 1990
Greetings Card (A5)
Step back in time with our exclusive Media Storehouse greeting card featuring a captivating image of Coventry's Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre under construction in April 1990. This vintage photograph, taken by Mirrorpix from Memory Lane Prints, showcases the progress of this iconic shopping destination in the Midlands, England, just 7 months before its November opening. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to friends and family or for collecting as a keepsake, our high-quality greeting cards are sure to impress and transport you to another era.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21cm x 14.5cm (8.3" x 5.7")
Estimated Product Size is 21cm x 29cm (8.3" x 11.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to April 1990, capturing the bustling construction site of The Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre in Coventry, Midlands, England. Just seven months before its grand opening in November, this snapshot showcases the remarkable progress made on this iconic building. In the foreground stands a towering crane, symbolizing the tireless efforts and dedication put forth by countless workers who labored diligently to bring this vision to life. The skeletal structure of the shopping center begins to take shape, hinting at the exciting future it holds as a hub for consumer activity. Peering into the background, we catch a glimpse of history with The Holy Trinity Church and St Michaels Tower's spire gracefully standing tall against an azure sky. This juxtaposition between old and new creates a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity that characterizes Coventry. The photograph was taken on April 26th, 1990 - freezing a moment in time when anticipation filled the air as completion neared. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination that transformed an empty plot into what would become one of Coventry's most beloved landmarks. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints' collection by Mirrorpix, we are transported back three decades ago when dreams were being realized amidst scaffolding and concrete. It reminds us that every architectural marvel has its humble beginnings – born from blueprints sketched with ambition and brought to fruition through hard work and unwavering commitment.
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