Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper

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Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper

Coventry Evening Telegraph readers queue at the Hertford Street offices of the paper, to read the German surrender news in the window.
3pm, 7th May 1945

Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England

Media ID 21346121

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Coventry Newspaper Ve Day World War 2

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the historic moment of May 7th, 1945. Coventry Evening Telegraph readers can be seen patiently queuing outside the Hertford Street offices of the paper, eagerly awaiting news of the German surrender. The atmosphere is charged with anticipation and excitement as people gather around the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of the headline that will mark a turning point in World War II. The image captures a snapshot of unity and resilience in Coventry during those tumultuous times. Despite enduring heavy bombings just a few years earlier, which devastated their city and claimed countless lives, these determined individuals demonstrate an unwavering spirit by seeking out firsthand information about VE Day. As we delve into this poignant scene from the past, it serves as a reminder of how newspapers played an essential role in disseminating news before digital media took over. The power of printed words was tangible here; it brought communities together and provided solace amidst uncertainty. Mirrorpix has expertly preserved this slice of history for us to reflect upon today. Through this evocative photograph, we are reminded not only of our collective past but also of our shared humanity – our desire for knowledge and connection even in times when hope seemed scarce.

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