The Ruins - Coventry Cathedral
WEBThe original Cathedral of St Michael was built between the late 14th and 15th centuries and was destroyed in the 1940 blitz on Coventry. When you come to see us, it's best to see the Ruins first (ideally entering from Cuckoo Lane) and only then to explore the New Cathedral.
The Ruins - Coventry Cathedral
WEBThe Ruins are the remains of a medieval parish church, consecrated to be the Cathedral of the new Diocese of Coventry just 22 years earlier, in 1918. The decision to rebuild the Cathedral was taken the morning after its destruction.
Coventry Cathedral - Wikipedia
WEBThe cathedral is located in Coventry, West Midlands, England. The current acting bishop is Ruth Worsley and the current dean is John Witcombe. The city has had three cathedrals. The first was St Mary's, a monastic building, from 1102 to 1539, of …
The Destruction and Rebirth of Coventry Cathedral
WEBAug 14, 2019 · Coventry Cathedral, dating from the 14 th century, suffered a firestorm leaving it a virtual shell with only the tower and its spire still standing. A surviving medieval pinnacle stands among the ruins. © Historic England.
Coventry Cathedral Ruins – Coventry, England - Atlas Obscura
WEBMar 14, 2018 · Discover Coventry Cathedral Ruins in Coventry, England: The bombed out remains of the old church were kept intact next to the new one, as a reminder of the futility of war.
Our story of forgiveness - Coventry Cathedral
WEBThe destruction of Coventry Cathedral touched the hearts of many countries around the world, who contributed and gifted elements of the building of the New Cathedral. The decision to leave the Ruins as they were after the Blitz became a powerful global symbol of peace building and forgiving enemies.
Ruins of the Former Cathedral Church of St. Michael, Coventry
WEBAfter Coventry Cathedral was gutted by incendiary bombs during World War II, a conscious and collective decision was taken to build a new cathedral and to preserve the ruins as a constant reminder of conflict, the need …
Coventry Cathedral - National Churches Trust
WEBCombining the evocative ruins of the bombed Cathedral Church of St Michael with the magnificent ‘casket of jewels’ designed by Sir Basil Spence, and voted the nation’s favourite 20th century building, Coventry Cathedral is a truly inspirational place to visit.
Coventry Cathedral Ruins WW2 - Imperial War Museums
WEBRoofless ruins of the bomb damaged Cathedral located directly next to the current Cathedral. Fallen roof timbers have been formed into the shape of a cross and mounted on top of an altar made of rubble.
Coventry Cathedral - Historic England
WEBAt the end of the war, the cathedral’s leaders decided that the ruins should be preserved as a memorial to the horror and waste of war, and a new cathedral built alongside them. Forbes’ cross can still be seen in the new cathedral today.