Well Street, Upper Well Street and Hill Cross

Thank you once again Helen. I'm new at this so I am very grateful for any assistance! Could you please tell me where you found the first Hill Cross map, the one with my dad's name, Norman Jackson showing? Many thanks Robert Jackson

I stuck the two together from offline sources. A directory from 1955 and a much bigger map from 1950.

This is number 9 Hill Cross (Court 1 behind) from the excellent Coventry Digital. The archway on the right of this building, (next to the plank of wood) would have been how the court was accessed before the bombing took out the house fronting the street. Next to 9, was 8 and 7. Seen here from the rear before they were demolished.

My parents were living in Hill Cross when I was born - 1954. I wonder if anyone remembers Norman and Agnes Jackson. They ran a grocery and faggot and pea shop there. Any information or indeed photos would be be greatly appreciated. Many thanks, Robert Jackson

Hi Robert I lived opposite the Gas Tavern in the early fifties. I knew a girl called Diana Jackson, her dad ran the pub, I think she had a brother, I think they moved to Walsall. It was a long time ago, are you related to them?

I've posted this one before from CD but I've only just noticed the old property in the centre in the distance - Its probably this one (BFA 1949) which was at the junction of Hill Cross and King Street - It wouldn't have had long left from that City Architects photo!

Its amazing how many things I miss first time around! I'm actually also amazed it was still there at that time. Always on the lookout Helen!

Can't recall if these have been shared before but worth another post - Some very rare captures of the Hill Cross/Gas Street/King Street area pre-redevelopment after their significant wartime damage.