A view over Coventry Cathedral during construction, showing the preparation for the foundation ceremony and concreting to the altar and floor slab

Date:
8 Mar 1956
Location:
Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry
Reference:
JLP01/01/025/15
Type:
Photograph (Print)
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Description

The photograph taken from the tower of the ruined old cathedral shows work being carried out which signalled completion of the first contract.

This image was catalogued in 2013 as part of a pilot project funded by the John Laing Charitable Trust.

Content

This is part of the Volume: JLP01/01/025 Coventry Cathedral Church of St Michael; within the Series: JLP01/01 John Laing Photographic Collection Project Albums; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection

People & Organisations

Architect: Spence, Basil

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Cathedral, Construction