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This photo of the Precinct is taken from the new Hotel Leofric
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This photo of the Precinct is taken from the new Hotel Leofric
This photo of the Precinct is taken from the new Hotel Leofric, itself the scene of building activity, shows sites of development in the near future. the White Lion Hotel in the foreground will be demolished and between the new hotel and Marks & Spencer store(on right) a second link block of shops and offices will be built. In the background is The Woolworth Building still in progress and the old building beyond that will be demolished in the next phase which will include the building of a Co-operative store.
18th October 1954
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21328271
© Mirrorpix
British Home Stores Buildings Construction Coventry Development Precinct Shops Woolworth And Woolworth And Co Woolworths
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo captures the bustling scene of Coventry's Precinct in the 1950s, as seen from the newly established Hotel Leofric. The image showcases a vibrant landscape filled with both history and anticipation for future development. In the foreground, we see the iconic White Lion Hotel, which sadly stands on borrowed time as it awaits demolition. However, exciting prospects lie ahead between the new hotel and Marks & Spencer store on the right. Plans are underway to construct a second link block of shops and offices, promising an expansion of commerce in this thriving area. The background reveals ongoing construction work at The Woolworth Building, symbolizing progress and growth. Beyond that lies an old building destined for demolition in an upcoming phase that will make way for a Co-operative store – yet another testament to Coventry's ever-evolving urban landscape. This photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also serves as a reminder of Coventry's continuous transformation. It encapsulates both nostalgia for what once was and excitement for what is yet to come. As we gaze upon this snapshot from October 18th, 1954, we can't help but marvel at how far this precinct has come since then.
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