War Memorial Park

Thanks very much

These two stone pieces are from the original rubble in the ruins of the Old Cathedral - a pinnacle from the top of an outer wall, and part of a pillar. Some time ago I was emailed with a similar question, then the person asking the question got an answer from the Coventry Archives and passed it back on to me. I'm not certain of any particular significance though - maybe they were just considered as "ornaments" for the park? Hope this is what you were looking for.

I'm guessing Rob the significance of it being a Memorial Park was the reason for the move but they do seem a little out of place. Why not leave at the Cathedral? That triumphal Arch did look a little 'Brandenburg-gate'ish' Dutchman!

You'll probably think I'm daft (assuming you didn't already know for sure!), but I hadn't even thought of that significance when I made that post! Doh! It all makes sense now, some of it !

A memory for Dutchman which I found this on the net. Memorial Rock Gardens

Can this really be the Kenilworth Road where the Park entrance is on the bend?! ...or have I got the wrong spot?

Yes, it is - that's Davenport Road going off to the right

Thanks Red - My youngest is at school on Davenport Road and they are doing Old Coventry as a topic - this will be really interesting for them to see.................

Any idea what year'ish that is from?

My postcard of it is from 1905 (the black and white one above), so possibly a year or two before that when the photograph was taken.

Just realised that it's a Valentine's card, therefore my own postcard dating programme should work.... https://www.historiccoventry.co.uk/main/pc-dating.php?pc=48310 1905 it is then!

Doesn't look like any valentine card that I've ever received (not that I ever receive any ) What on earth made you realise it was a valentines card?

Belated thanks Morgana (I only just spotted this post). That brings back memories of many a misspent afternoon in the park

Recent purchase from eBay. Unused postcard.

Nice find Joybert