Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
1. Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael Marker
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Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael. .
The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael. Dates from 1300AD. One of the largest parish churches in England, built originally for the Earl's Half of Coventry, it became the Cathedral of the Diocese of Coventry in 1918. The magnificent west tower and spire built 1374-1450 is 295 feet (90 metres) high. It dominates the city centre and survived the air raid of 14 November 1940 which destroyed the remainder of the church.
The Ruined Cathedral Church of St. Michael
Dates from 1300AD. One of the largest parish churches in England, built originally for the Earl's Half of Coventry, it became the Cathedral of the Diocese of Coventry in 1918. The magnificent west tower and spire built 1374-1450 is 295 feet (90 metres) high. It dominates the city centre and survived the air raid of 14 November 1940 which destroyed the remainder of the church.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
Location. 52° 24.47′ N, 1° 30.475′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. Marker is at the intersection of Bayley Lane and St Mary Street, on the right when traveling west on Bayley Lane. Located in the Coventry Cathedral Ruins. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coventry, England CV1 5RJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Coventry Cathedral on Wikipedia. (Submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. Ruined Cathedral Church of St Michael Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. Ruins of the Cathedral Church of St Michael
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
4. The Tower & Spire of St Michaels Cathedral
U.S. Army Audiovisual Center (photo courtesy of the National Archives), May 13, 1945
5. ...Mother's Day services in blitzed Coventry Cathedral...
Full title: U.S. wounded soldiers attend Mother's Day services in blitzed Coventry Cathedral, England. Men are patients in nearby convalescent hospitals. Mayor of Coventry attended ceremony.
Postcard published by J. Valentine and Sons, circa 1910
6. St. Michael's Spire, Coventry
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 188 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 13, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 5, 6. submitted on October 15, 2018.