Site agent, W H Watts, and archaeologist, J B Shelton, looking at the Norman wall of the Bishop's Palace uncovered during the construction of Coventry Cathedral

Date:: 20 Apr 1955

Location:: Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street, Coventry

Reference:: JLP01/08/023552

Type:: Photograph (Negative)

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Description

The photograph was published in June 1955 in the Laing monthly newsletter Team Spirit. It shows the men discussing features of the old Norman wall uncovered whilst excavations were being carried out for the required formation level during the construction of the new cathedral. At this time, J B Shelton was the City Chamberlain for Coventry and as an archaeologist had been studying Coventry's history for 50 years.

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

Content

This is part of the Series: JLP01/08 John Laing Photographic Collection Black and White Negatives; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection

Rights

People & Organisations

Photographer: John Laing And Son (Holdings) Ltd

Architect: Spence, Basil

Keywords

Mid 20th Century Cathedral, Medieval Bishops Palace, People