Home > North America > United States of America > New York > New York > Sights > Wall Street
Masonry JLP01_08_055189
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Historic England
Masonry JLP01_08_055189
COVENTRY CATHEDRAL, PRIORY STREET, COVENTRY. A view of the construction site at Coventry Cathedral, showing two builders constructing a wall in the foreground and scaffolding erected around the shell of the building in the background.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20
Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places
Media ID 23993652
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
1950s Building Site Cathedral Construction
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Coventry
> Historic England
> Industry
> Engineering and Construction
> Coventry Cathedral
> North America
> United States of America
> New York
> New York
> Sights
> Wall Street
> Religious Art
> Religious Architecture
> Churches and Cathedrals
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Coventry Cathedral. Taken in the 1950s, it showcases two skilled builders diligently working on constructing a wall in the foreground. Behind them, scaffolding surrounds the shell of the building, symbolizing the immense progress being made at this iconic site. The image is part of the Breaking New Ground Project, which took place from 2019 to 2020 in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust. Through this project, Historic England Archive catalogued numerous historical photographs that shed light on important architectural developments across Britain. Coventry Cathedral holds great historical and cultural significance as one of England's most renowned cathedrals. This photograph offers a glimpse into its early stages of construction when dreams were turning into reality brick by brick. The dedication and craftsmanship displayed by these builders are evident as they work meticulously to shape Coventry Cathedral's future. The juxtaposition between their focused efforts and the towering scaffolding creates a powerful visual narrative about human determination and ambition. As we admire this remarkable image captured by A© Historic England Archive, let us appreciate not only its artistic value but also recognize how it represents an integral chapter in British architectural history.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
