Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
Reconciliation
By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
1. Reconciliation Marker
In 1995, 50 years after the end of the Second World War this sculpture by osefina de Vasconcellos has been given by Richard Branson as a token of reconciliation.
An identical sculpture has been placed on behalf of the people ov Coventry in the Peace Garden, Hiroshima, Japan.
Both sculptures remind us that, in the face of destructive forces, human dignity and love will triumph over disaster and bring nations together in respect and peace.
Location. 52° 24.484′ N, 1° 30.448′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Bayley Lane and St Mary Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Located in the Coventry Cathedral Ruins. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5RJ, United Kingdom.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Cathedral Church of St Michael (a few steps from this marker); Service of Remembrance (a few steps from this marker); Home Front Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Choir of Survivors (within shouting distance of this marker); Coventry Cathedral
By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. Reconciliation Marker
Also see . . .
1. Coventry Cathedral. (Submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Coventry Cathedral on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Categories. • Peace •
By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. Coventry Cathedral Ruins
Credits. This page was last revised on October 12, 2018. This page originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 28 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
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