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A sign of Christmas, as early as 10 o clock the Coventry Corporation car park
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A sign of Christmas, as early as 10 o clock the Coventry Corporation car park
A sign of Christmas, as early as 10 o clock the Coventry Corporation car park attendant put a Car Park Full notice at the Bull Yard car park. Coventry, circa 1965
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Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21713163
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Busy Coventry Dome Kiosk Newsagent Parking Precinct Retail Shop Shoppers Shops West Midlands
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A Sign of Christmas - Coventry's Festive Rush in the 1960s
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. This print takes us back to the bustling city of Coventry during the holiday season in the mid-1960s. The image captures a significant moment at precisely 10 o'clock, when the dedicated car park attendant of Coventry Corporation swiftly places a "Car Park Full" notice at Bull Yard car park. The scene is filled with an air of excitement as shoppers flood into the precinct, eagerly preparing for their Christmas shopping spree. The dome-shaped kiosk nearby stands tall amidst this flurry of activity, serving as a hub for newsagents and retail shops that line up along West Midlands' streets. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from Memory Lane Prints, it becomes evident that this photograph encapsulates not only a specific time but also an entire era. It reflects how people embraced traditional holiday customs, flocking to local stores adorned with festive decorations and seasonal cheer. Though we cannot see individual faces or hear conversations within this frozen frame, one can almost sense the joyous anticipation shared by both shopkeepers and shoppers alike. This nostalgic glimpse into Coventry's past reminds us of simpler times when community spirit thrived during Christmastime. Let this evocative photo transport you back to an era where busy streets were filled with laughter, jingle bells echoed through every corner, and Coventry truly came alive under its shimmering lights.
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