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Mon 22nd May 2017 8:00pm
Please feel free to quote the event of the day from our On this day article - and add anything relevant if you know more.... |
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Mon 22nd May 2017 8:01pm
22nd May 1948
The new Broadgate opened by Princess Elizabeth (now The Queen), who on the same day laid the foundation stone for Broadgate House.
Princess Elizabeth at Coventry on British Pathe News
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Tue 23rd May 2017 7:30am
23rd May
We have two significant events in Coventry's history that happened "today"....
1957
Pearl Hyde becomes the first female 'Lord' Mayor of Coventry, and the event also becomes the first ever televising of such an event in the world.
1980
The first local radio station, Mercia Sound, opens on 220metres Medium Wave.
I wasn't born until 1965, so I don't have any memories of Pearl Hyde, although from what I've read she was an amazing and inspiring person. I do remember tuning in to Mercia Sound though, with the chirpy Gordon Astley, etc. I wonder what our members can add to these events?
On 23rd May 2017 7:33am, PhiliPamInCoventry said:
Hi all & Hi Rob,
"If you wake up feeling ghastly, tune to Gordon Astley".
I remember it well. Thank you.
On 23rd May 2017 7:42am, Midland Red:
From our list of "Famous Coventrians":
Hyde, Pearl Marguerite, MBE JP (1904-1963) Enfield-born, leader of women's voluntary work and politician, became the city's first lady Lord Mayor in 1957. Died in a road accident in Scotland. Warwick University article.
She also has her own thread on HCF which includes a link to film of her being installed as Lord Mayor
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Tue 23rd May 2017 11:28am
23rd May 1964 was the first day of the County Championship match at Courtaulds Ground between Warwickshire and Somerset
Warwickshire's team was :
Norman Horner
Bob Barber
Khalid Ibadulla
Jim Stewart
John Jameson
Tom Cartwright
Ray Hitchcock
A C Smith
Jack Bannister
David Brown
Ronnie Miller
The County won by 70 runs, and it was a great game for Coventry's own Tom Cartwright, who took 7-28 in Somerset's first innings, and passed 8,000 first class runs whilst compiling a half-century in Warwickshire's second knock |
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Wed 24th May 2017 7:31am
24th May 1940
A Hampden bomber on a training flight developed engine trouble. As it neared Coventry the engine began to fail, and circling at a low height the bomber struck a barrage balloon cable based at Charterhouse Fields. The pilot brought the plane down, exploding on the Coventry & North Warwickshire Cricket Ground on the Binley Road.
I wonder if any of our super senior citizens will have anything to add to this?
On 26th May 2017 2:09pm, Kaga simpson said:
Rob, sorry can't help you with the Hampden bomber, can't recall anything about it. Regards Kaga.
On 27th May 2017 9:44am, LesMac said:
Good morning all. Rob, very brief report on the bomber that you mentioned.
On 27th May 2017 10:05am, zigzag said:
My father, who is now well into his nineties, recalled this event to me many times when I was a child. He remembered it so well due to the fact he lived nearby in Anthony Way at the time.
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Thu 25th May 2017 7:27am
25th May 1962
New Cathedral consecrated, attended by Her Majesty The Queen.
25th May 1982
HMS Coventry sunk during the Falklands war. The ship's captain, David Hart Dyke, is father of actress/comedian, Miranda Hart. |
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Thu 25th May 2017 7:48am
Telegraph photos taken on 25th May |
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Fri 26th May 2017 7:31am
26th May 1985
Coventry City escape relegation by the skin of their teeth with a remarkable 4-1 victory over Everton in the final match of the season - they had to win all three remaining games to stay in the 1st Division.
26th May 1962
The Forum Cinema in Walsgrave Road closed after over 27 years, showing 'Lover come back' with Doris Day.
Now, even I'm old enough to remember that Everton match - I really didn't think we had a chance of staying up that weekend! The Forum Cinema, though, which was very near to where I now live, closed three years before I was invented! I'm sure some members will be able to share memories....? |
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Fri 26th May 2017 7:38am
Telegraph photos taken on 26th May |
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Sat 27th May 2017 10:11am
Great stuff - more thanks to all of you for such great contributions, however big or small - they all help to flesh out our history and bring it to life. |
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Sat 27th May 2017 10:12am
27th May 1881
Sir Henry Parkes, the longest non-consecutive Premier of the Colony of New South Wales, Australia, was born in Canley. |
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Sat 27th May 2017 10:14am
Telegraph photos taken on 27th May |
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Sun 28th May 2017 9:03am
28th May 1963
Mick Leahy knocks out George Aldridge to become British Middleweight champion. Although born in Ireland, Mick lived in Coventry from the age of 26 in 1961. |
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Sun 28th May 2017 1:10pm
Telegraph photos taken on 28th May |
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Sun 28th May 2017 8:41pm
28th May 1956 saw Ray Hitchcock hit a century for Warwickshire on the second day of their County Championship match at Courtaulds Ground against Kent. His 113, along with 62 from Coventry's own Fred Gardner, was in vain, as rain severely curtailed play on the third day and the match ended tamely in a draw |
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