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The new premises for Hogarth Stores Ltd in Walsgrave Road, Coventry
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The new premises for Hogarth Stores Ltd in Walsgrave Road, Coventry
The new premises for Hogarth Stores Ltd in Walsgrave Road, Coventry, showing how modernisation has merged with new and the old. To the left of the main entrance is the old part which has been reconstructed to harmonise with the new building to the right. 3rd October 1963
Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England
Media ID 21774364
© Mirrorpix
Coventry Shop Window Shops And Shopping 1963
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The new premises for Hogarth Stores Ltd in Walsgrave Road, Coventry, captured in this print from 3rd October 1963, showcase the seamless blend of modernization and tradition. The image depicts a striking contrast between the old and new sections of the building. On the left side stands the reconstructed old part, exuding an air of history and charm. Its architectural details have been meticulously preserved to harmonize with the contemporary structure on the right. This snapshot captures a moment frozen in time during Coventry's bustling era of shops and shopping in the 1960s. The street scene is alive with activity; pedestrians stroll along Walsgrave Road while cars navigate through its busy lanes. A vintage motor parked near the entrance adds to the nostalgic ambiance. The shop window serves as a portal into this vibrant past, offering glimpses into an array of products that were once sought after by eager shoppers. It reflects an era when physical retail spaces held immense significance as community hubs where people gathered to browse, purchase goods, and exchange stories. Preserved by Memory Lane Prints' staff members who recognize its historical value, this photograph encapsulates not only a specific moment but also evokes nostalgia for an entire period marked by progress and change.
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