A view looking north over the construction site of Coventry Cathedral, showing the complete outline of the cathedral foundations

Date:
10 Dec 1955
Location:
Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry
Reference:
JLP01/01/025/36
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Description

The central section shows the construction of the walls to the Sacristy adjoining the west wall of the Cathedral. The continuation of the central duct to connect with the boiler house. The construction of the Hallowing Places Nos. 4 and 5, and Provost's Vestry to complete the east wall of the Cathedral, with the nave floor slab continually creeping forward towards the boiler house.

This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.

Archival History

The date in the album has been recorded as December 1955, but the date in the negative register has been recorded as 10/12/1955.

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

Photographer: John Laing And Son (Holdings) Ltd

Architect: Spence, Basil

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Cathedral, Construction