As the city was being bombed in 1940/41 a local architect was checking his plans to see what work he didn't have to do as he had plans to change the city. I am in awe of your work. Thanks, James!
Josephine Phillips And while he was doing that my fireman grandfather and his captain my great grandfather were being told to waste time putting out the flames of the burning cathedral an empty pointless building..and collecting bodies from what I was told.
Very well put together, thank you! I hope you don't mind me 'borrowing' a couple of snippets for a video I'm putting together for a song about the 1940 blitz?
A couple of captioning errors but, notwithstanding, very nicely done, James! Being born there in 1946, I remember largely from the 1950's-60's but, for me, the city has subsequently lost its heart, focus and direction. Even poor old Lady Godiva was shuffled off from centre-stage in the middle of Broadgate to a non-descript location, where people walk past and ignore the historical significance. It's almost as if she's an embarrassment... I suppose in a way that's symptomatic of Coventry, being a place where the 'planners' rushed to complete the job that the Luftwaffe started in November 1940; unfortunately, the 'planners' seem more efficient than the Luftwaffe... Such a shame - and what a completely wasted opportunity. I migrated in 1972 and each time I return on a visit (last time was in 2019), the city seems to have deteriorated further. PS. I forgot to add that it was nice of you to use an arrangement of the Coventry Carol as the backing music; most appropriate.
Thanks Chris - I intend to rectify the errors in a newer release looking at different parts of Coventry (This video was made several years ago now - I'm sure there are all kinds of changes I can explore in a follow up) Feel free to subscribe btw!
@@JamesFoxTimeTravelArtist Already done, James - and your channel looks very interesting; you have a significant output. Must take up a considerable amount of time!
Heh, I got quite a start from that one too. Guild Church, Collegiate Church, left empty and then a Parish Church ... no, we didn't have another Cathedral :-D
I left Coventry in 1979 and last visited about 25 years ago. I'm shocked at some of the monstrosities that have replaced the beautiful old buildings.
Brilliant Video James. I’m only 29 however the city has changed dramatically since i was a child and in my opinion not for the good either.
Absolutely brilliantly put together, you have a great talent to 'pull in' the viewer !
Thanks Susan! I may do an updated Coventry video soon - feel free to subscribe and browse my other works!
Brilliant video, i really enjoyed watching that James. Well done.
I grew up in the city and there are many things I miss desperately, especially mum and dad!
As the city was being bombed in 1940/41 a local architect was checking his plans to see what work he didn't have to do as he had plans to change the city. I am in awe of your work. Thanks, James!
Josephine Phillips And while he was doing that my fireman grandfather and his captain my great grandfather were being told to waste time putting out the flames of the burning cathedral an empty pointless building..and collecting bodies from what I was told.
That’s as good a now and than video as I have seen. I commend you on your talents !!!
Well done. Good sound effects.
Great work.
Ace video.ur the man!
very nicely done indeed
Superb.
The cold modern glass and cement box architecture clashes with older architecture.
Well done James
Brilliantly done .....
Awesome.... Coventry forever 🎉
Great Video! Thanks.
Lovely work James.
Very well put together, thank you! I hope you don't mind me 'borrowing' a couple of snippets for a video I'm putting together for a song about the 1940 blitz?
Amazing. Well done!
great video!
You must have a button on your cap...great stuff.
I find the city centre cleaner and greener in 1970s, maybe it is due to the angle of the picture.
A couple of captioning errors but, notwithstanding, very nicely done, James! Being born there in 1946, I remember largely from the 1950's-60's but, for me, the city has subsequently lost its heart, focus and direction. Even poor old Lady Godiva was shuffled off from centre-stage in the middle of Broadgate to a non-descript location, where people walk past and ignore the historical significance. It's almost as if she's an embarrassment... I suppose in a way that's symptomatic of Coventry, being a place where the 'planners' rushed to complete the job that the Luftwaffe started in November 1940; unfortunately, the 'planners' seem more efficient than the Luftwaffe... Such a shame - and what a completely wasted opportunity. I migrated in 1972 and each time I return on a visit (last time was in 2019), the city seems to have deteriorated further.
PS. I forgot to add that it was nice of you to use an arrangement of the Coventry Carol as the backing music; most appropriate.
Thanks Chris - I intend to rectify the errors in a newer release looking at different parts of Coventry (This video was made several years ago now - I'm sure there are all kinds of changes I can explore in a follow up) Feel free to subscribe btw!
@@JamesFoxTimeTravelArtist Already done, James - and your channel looks very interesting; you have a significant output. Must take up a considerable amount of time!
St John's Church is not a Cathedral, sorry. The rest is lovely and very well done. Thank you. xx
And no idea what 'Priory Close' is either. Try Bayley Lane.
BRAVO
AHHH YES!!! Plz do warwick next and starford!
Courtney Dyer I subbed to u x
Austin vlogs tyy i will sub back x
A brilliant video, just one point, St John's church is not, never has been a cathedral. Hope you don't mind me saying.
Heh, I got quite a start from that one too. Guild Church, Collegiate Church, left empty and then a Parish Church ... no, we didn't have another Cathedral :-D
I would rather just see the images of old and new side by side.
City planners prayed for the destruction so as they could finish the job!
Ewww wtf happened to it
Bad stuff...
Like the cathedral was burned
And war obv
Owen Pointon we all know it’s more than just that