Rob Orland
Historic Coventry
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886 of 978
Thu 31st Mar 2022 9:33am
Interesting.... judging by the image I have in the collection, it seems that more than one "crop" was taken from a larger image.
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Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
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887 of 978
Thu 31st Mar 2022 5:16pm
Oh, how I love these 'oldies'. I look for the clocks and imagine being on the street at that time. Watching people out there all going about their daily lives. Then I wonder what I would have been doing, looking for a shoe shop most likely. Thank you for sharing everyone. |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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NeilsYard
Coventry
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888 of 978
Tue 3rd May 2022 2:08pm
This is possibly the best shot I've seen of the 'new' island showing the cathedral plan layout for the surround. I've still not seen any evidence to reference that's what it was as it doesn't match St Michael's plan, but it has to be some sort of representation.
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Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
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889 of 978
Tue 3rd May 2022 5:55pm
Very dramatic that one, Neil. The times I have waited for a bus this side and wondered what time of the day a mower man would arrive to cut the grass. Imagine with all the traffic driving around. I know not everyone would agree with me but I think Broadgate held more charm then than all the paving we see now. |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Annewiggy
Tamworth
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890 of 978
Tue 3rd May 2022 8:45pm
I have stood in your shoes, Dreamtime, (most likely stilettos with pointed toes), waiting for the 16 home or the 2 to work, and I agree, it was far nicer then. Last time I went, which is a few years now, it was just a big square of nothing. |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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PhiliPamInCoventry
Holbrooks
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891 of 978
Tue 3rd May 2022 9:22pm
Hi to you both.
I walked across the big nothing this morning, that's about the best description too. For many elderly or infirm folk, it's too big.
Our local wireless, you know the squeaky thing with knobs but no picture, often have open discussions about attracting more shoppers. Where are they all? There was no shortage of them at the Arena shopping centre at 10am today. It's so convenient there, good public transport access including the train. I expect all of the other shopping centres were the same.
From the nearest bus access in Trinity Street, it's mostly uphill, so why should folk pay a fortune to park, to buy no more than what they can buy at the more convenient shopping malls.
I went with a friend who was collecting a pre-ordered book from Waterstones. I enjoyed the ride on the train from the Arena, then a very frequent bus service that stops near to the Council House. For anyone with mobility issues, that was still quite a walk to the centre of the main precinct. |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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20A-Manor House
Coventry
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892 of 978
Wed 4th May 2022 9:51am
On 3rd May 2022 5:55pm, Dreamtime said:
Very dramatic that one, Neil. The times I have waited for a bus this side and wondered what time of the day a mower man would arrive to cut the grass. Imagine with all the traffic driving around. I know not everyone would agree with me but I think Broadgate held more charm then than all the paving we see now.
A photograph in my collection:
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Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
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893 of 978
Wed 4th May 2022 3:11pm
20A-Manor House Unbelievable! |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Prof
Gloucester
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894 of 978
Mon 9th May 2022 7:35pm
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Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
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895 of 978
Tue 10th May 2022 6:04am
I love it Prof. I would have liked to walk over and left the first footprints of the day (just to be naughty). |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Prof
Gloucester
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896 of 978
Mon 23rd May 2022 10:25pm
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Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Prof
Gloucester
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897 of 978
Mon 13th Jun 2022 9:14pm
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Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
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898 of 978
Fri 17th Jun 2022 3:24pm
A classic, Prof. From then to present day, someone waved their magic wand. |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Prof
Gloucester
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899 of 978
Fri 17th Jun 2022 8:21pm
Oh what a loss to Coventry, Dream, even though I only knew it in ruin! Cathedral is my greatest regret. |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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Prof
Gloucester
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900 of 978
Sat 23rd Jul 2022 6:45pm
May have been seen before though I do not remember the Priory Row looking like this? |
Memories and Nostalgia -
Broadgate
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