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OddSock
Coventry
31 of 39  Sat 22nd Jan 2022 3:07am  

I agree Helen. My mother used to tell me that when she first came to Coventry, in the mid-fifties, she found work at a printers/bookbinders "opposite the Cathedral". Stupidly, I never did quiz her further. Now, later in years, I wish I had because the only business that I have found which might match her description is the one at 48 New Street, although I'll never know for sure!
OddSock: Particularly interested in the family surnames Cowley, Shale, & Pratt in Coventry!

Streets and Roads - New Street
heathite
Coventry
32 of 39  Sat 22nd Jan 2022 5:07am  

Printers 1957
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OddSock
Coventry
33 of 39  Sat 22nd Jan 2022 10:16am  

Thanks, Heathite. I still believe Charles Hill, in New Street, seems the most likely candidate given her description of being "opposite the Cathedral" even if the premises do not appear that substantial? I've done a little research on the business, given her reference to bookbinding, but details do seem rather scarce - might need another afternoon down The Herbert!!
OddSock: Particularly interested in the family surnames Cowley, Shale, & Pratt in Coventry!

Streets and Roads - New Street
Helen F
Warrington
34 of 39  Sat 22nd Jan 2022 12:14pm  

Oddsock, there was a bigger building at the back that encroached onto the land behind the 3 storey building next door. Britain From Above view of the rear of New Street south Log in to zoom. Building is half way up the picture on the right quarter.
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OddSock
Coventry
35 of 39  Sat 22nd Jan 2022 5:00pm  

Thanks Helen, that may very well explain it - it certainly looks plausible. It's just a damn shame I didn't quiz her more when I had the chance, but I believe that's a common regret! Thanks everyone for your help - it's greatly appreciated. Thumbs up
OddSock: Particularly interested in the family surnames Cowley, Shale, & Pratt in Coventry!

Streets and Roads - New Street
NeilsYard
Coventry
36 of 39  Mon 24th Jan 2022 10:44am  

Hi Helen. Glad you liked that one, it flagged to me as a new one. Where are the topshop windows in the shot on post #25 though, from the shot in my post #27??
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Helen F
Warrington
37 of 39  Mon 24th Jan 2022 10:49am  

Hi Neil. The top shops start just next to the printers. The tops are cut off at the top of the photo and the bottom storeys are hidden behind the timber house nearer to the camera.
Streets and Roads - New Street
NeilsYard
Coventry
38 of 39  Wed 17th Apr 2024 9:33am  

David Fry Collection on CD -
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Helen F
Warrington
39 of 39  Fri 19th Apr 2024 3:41pm  

This is the only view of this end of New Street that I've seen. When you think that you've seen it all, something new pops up... well, something old. Big grin
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