Coventry in West Midlands, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Reconciliation
Photographed 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.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Peace.
Location. 52° 24.484′ N, 1° 30.448′ W. Marker is in Coventry, England, in West Midlands. It can be reached from the intersection of Bayley Lane and St Mary Street, on the left when traveling north. 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.
Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
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 (within
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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.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
2. Reconciliation Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 11, 2018
3. Coventry Cathedral Ruins
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 413 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 12, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
