Lady Godiva Statue, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands

Photograph taken 1960 - 1969 © Historic England Archive ref: AA98/06067

Coventry City Centre was heavily bombed and needed extensive redevelopment after World War Two. This group of buildings was erected in the 1950s and includes an hotel and department store.

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West Midlands Coventry

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1960s (1960 - 1969)

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After the second World War London had a such a severe housing shortage that it was decided to encourage people to move out. New towns such as Harlow were planned and built. These terraced houses were built in 1952 - 53 and provided with car ports.

Lady Godiva Statue, Broadgate, Coventry, West Midlands

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