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Helen F
Warrington
46 of 93  Fri 31st Aug 2018 9:54pm  

Great collection there! I briefly went round the back but didn't take any photos. The graveyard is another of those areas that used to be something else. It was the Bridewell or prison and was the 4th wing of the Bablake School/hospital/prison. Funny grouping. Oh my
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heathite
Coventry
47 of 93  Thu 6th Sep 2018 1:57pm  

On 13th Aug 2018 11:05pm, Helen F said: Prof, that 3D thing is strangely realistic but plays havoc when I'm trying to look clearly at something. I may have asked this but does anyone know how tall the tower or the roof are?
Hi, I went in and asked today, the answer = 120 feet and 132 steps. I then measured it with a laser (Leica Disto), answer = 115 feet, from floor to top of castellations. Take your pick.
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Helen F
Warrington
48 of 93  Thu 6th Sep 2018 3:37pm  

Big grin Big grin Big grin Big grin Big grin Big grin Thumbs up You're a complete hero, saving me from Spon Gate depression. I've been worrying about the height of the gate and how to estimate it and then I realised that I've got two images from a distance (the north and south prospects) and could see how tall it was in relation to St John's tower. I'd guessed the height of the gate but it looked too tall against the church. Given either of your measurements, I'd guessed St John's too short so now the gate looks right, maybe a little short, which wouldn't be a problem. Thumbs up
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heathite
Coventry
49 of 93  Thu 6th Sep 2018 6:03pm  

On 6th Sep 2018 3:37pm, Helen F said: Big grin Big grin Big grin Big grin Big grin Big grin Thumbs up You're a complete hero, saving me from Spon Gate depression. I've been worrying about the height of the gate and how to estimate it and then I realised that I've got two images from a distance (the north and south prospects) and could see how tall it was in relation to St John's tower. I'd guessed the height of the gate but it looked too tall against the church. Given either of your measurements, I'd guessed St John's too short so now the gate looks right, maybe a little short, which wouldn't be a problem. Thumbs up
Hi, . . good news then and thank you for letting us know. When I asked about the height, I first asked if access to the tower was allowed. Answer, "No", . . reasons . . it's not safe and a visitor would need a guide. Today's guide was in poor health so not available. I asked "Was the tower in good repair?" Answer, "No". I suggested that in order to get an accurate measurement, all I need do was to point the laser to the ground whilst on the roof. I was told "Not possible, nowhere around the tower is completely obstruction free". I didn't know that, but from a previous post I see it's true. See the aerial image supplied in a previous post. I was also informed that to gain access to the roof one needs to climb many steps and then cross a roof and then climb more stairs. So I'm glad I had the laser with me. I tried measuring a few times and ways and settled on taking a measurement from near the green across from Hill Street. I aimed at the lowest point on the tower before it was obstructed by the (buttresses?) and then for the second data point I aimed at the stonework directly in line with the top of the castellations. With the Leica laser there is a video utility/function that allows the user to monitor the target area. When both data points are entered, the calculated result is displayed. Part of the calculation involves the use of the device's inclinometer. A 'good gadget' methinks.
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Helen F
Warrington
50 of 93  Thu 6th Sep 2018 9:25pm  

I might have to get one of those. Most of the buildings I need to construct have no record of vertical measurement so I need to work away from existing buildings like Ford's Hospital.
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Prof
Gloucester
51 of 93  Tue 18th Sep 2018 9:52am  

Another nice view of St John's c. 1900.
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
52 of 93  Tue 18th Sep 2018 1:27pm  

I do like that one Prof, with the nannies swapping gossip. Thumbs up
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Helen F
Warrington
53 of 93  Wed 19th Sep 2018 7:00pm  

A very nice picture of that end of St John's Thumbs up
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Prof
Gloucester
54 of 93  Thu 4th Oct 2018 7:20pm  

St John's 1946 with Leigh Mills in the background (Weir archive).
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Prof
Gloucester
55 of 93  Wed 17th Oct 2018 4:21pm  

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Kaga simpson
Peacehaven, East Sussex
56 of 93  Tue 11th Dec 2018 2:26pm  

Alluding to the ruined church of Greyfriars but still a steeple and the tower of St John's, there was a rhyme: Coventry is a place with most ungodly people. They have a spire without a church. And a tower without a steeple. Back in the 19 century it was said, if you listen to St John's bells as they ring out sharp and clear in the air at Christmas, you will find they say: Old tin kettle, pot and pan. Two old women and one old man.
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Prof
Gloucester
57 of 93  Sun 6th Jan 2019 6:46pm  

This brutalist student accommodation in relation to St John's, one of Coventry's most important buildings, beggars belief. I thought the Whittle arches were bad, placed where they are, but this is far worse. I'm shattered!
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argon
New Milton
58 of 93  Sun 6th Jan 2019 9:31pm  

Is it a planning department or a vandals department in the council offices. What happens to those monstrosities when all the students have stopped coming to Coventry. I suppose that they can be used for the homeless.
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Dreamtime
Perth Western Australia
59 of 93  Mon 7th Jan 2019 12:46am  

On 6th Jan 2019 6:46pm, Prof said: This brutalist student accommodation in relation to St John's, one of Coventry's most important buildings, beggars belief. I thought the Whittle arches were bad, placed where they are, but this is far worse. I'm shattered!
Prof, just to see it from here is heartbreaking. Imagine 20 more years ahead. Oh my
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pixrobin
Canley
60 of 93  Mon 7th Jan 2019 9:04am  

On 6th Jan 2019 9:31pm, argon said: Is it a planning department or a vandals department in the council offices. What happens to those monstrosities when all the students have stopped coming to Coventry. I suppose that they can be used for the homeless.
I doubt the homeless or the council could afford the rents. Sad
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