The 1960s was Coventry's heyday with the newly built Precinct and Broadgate teeming with shoppers on weekends. We had Owen Owen, Woolworths, British Home Stores, Marks and Spencer, Boots, Hogarths, C&A, The Co-Op, Dixons, City Arcade full of shops, Hepworths, Burtons, Colliers, Dorothy Perkins, Davies Sports, Swifts and Barnaby's toys, Beryl Houghton, Currys, Halfords, Dr. Scholls and many other clothing stores, shoe stores, music stores, opticians, travel agents and jewellers. You could buy anything in the city centre and it was clean and safe. They even had public toilets! It will never be the same again. I count myself lucky to have grown up in that time.
I worked in Davies Sports Shop after leaving school, do you remember the large chess pieces set out on the pavement outside and the display window? I must have spent hours setting them up! Born in the mid 60's, I have great memories of 70's & 80's Coventry. Weekdays it was the 22 bus ride to Broadgate, a walk down to Davies' to start work, to Woolies or the market for a lunchtime snack and then at the end of the day a walk back to the bus queue. Weekends would be into town again, to the Poster Place for a 2Tone badge for my Harrington jacket and hopefully enough money for a 45 or a bag of chips from the Quick Chic in The Burges. I loved the old Coventry with its precinct walkways, fountains and shops. Even though the factories were suffering and the future wasn't certain, there was a camaraderie, it seemed to me, with other Coventry people. Unfortunately the council gave Coventry its second blitz and destroyed what was essentially a great town centre. I left over 30 years ago.
@@robgreen9126 Davies the sports people - remember that shop really well. es the sports people - remember that shop really well. Always a pleasure to shop there - down to you Staff guys thanks for the memories.
We left for London in 1964, but Coventry holds all my fond childhood memories. I watched the Cathedral being built week by week as we attended services. First in a Crypt in the Old Cathedral, and then moving on to Worship in the undercroft of the new building. Sometimes we were allowed to sneak up the stairs to gaze, in amazement, at the rising shell of the New Cathedral. All of us were Christened by Provost Howard in that old Mediaeval Crypt, I am so proud that we had his Love and Affection as a family friend.
I worked in Davies Sports Shop after leaving school, do you remember the large chess pieces set out on the pavement outside and the display window? I must have spent hours setting them up! Born in the mid 60's, I have great memories of 70's & 80's Coventry. Weekdays it was the 22 bus ride to Broadgate, a walk down to Davies' to start work, to Woolies or the market for a lunchtime snack and then at the end of the day a walk back to the bus queue. Weekends would be into town again, to the Poster Place for a 2Tone badge for my Harrington jacket and hopefully enough money left for a 45 or a bag of chips from the Chic King in The Burges. I loved the old Coventry with its precinct walkways, fountains and shops. Even though the factories were suffering and the future wasn't certain, there was a camaraderie, it seemed to me, with other Coventry people. Unfortunately the council gave Coventry its second blitz and destroyed what was essentially a great town centre. I left over 30 years ago. p.s Best chips were from the Parson's Nose :)
I remember the chess board. Forgotten all about it. 'The Parsons Nose', everyone's must go after a night out. Miss the big fountain, located next to the underground public toilets.
Still look like that into the early 70s. I remember my mum taking me shopping when I was just a little one -so excited. Everything looked so clean. People were decent too, and knew how to dress.
I think after a period of decline Coventry has improved without a doubt. More thought gone into regenerating the sixties buildings. Better atmosphere definitely! Still making major developments now. No credit to the Council for making a big difference. A lot of the buildings that survived the Blitz have been made more prominent.
Most of Cov centre today is dilapidated and semi derilect I remember the days when it was a busy lively city centre with 10 times more shops you could buy anything then ..
The post war rebuilding of Coventry was ugly when it was first developed and it’s completely hideous now it’s fallen into ruin. The old buildings that survived Hitler’s bombing campaign and the town planners still look beautiful.
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The 1960s was Coventry's heyday with the newly built Precinct and Broadgate teeming with shoppers on weekends. We had Owen Owen, Woolworths, British Home Stores, Marks and Spencer, Boots, Hogarths, C&A, The Co-Op, Dixons, City Arcade full of shops, Hepworths, Burtons, Colliers, Dorothy Perkins, Davies Sports, Swifts and Barnaby's toys, Beryl Houghton, Currys, Halfords, Dr. Scholls and many other clothing stores, shoe stores, music stores, opticians, travel agents and jewellers. You could buy anything in the city centre and it was clean and safe. They even had public toilets! It will never be the same again. I count myself lucky to have grown up in that time.
I worked in Davies Sports Shop after leaving school, do you remember the large chess pieces set out on the pavement outside and the display window? I must have spent hours setting them up! Born in the mid 60's, I have great memories of 70's & 80's Coventry. Weekdays it was the 22 bus ride to Broadgate, a walk down to Davies' to start work, to Woolies or the market for a lunchtime snack and then at the end of the day a walk back to the bus queue. Weekends would be into town again, to the Poster Place for a 2Tone badge for my Harrington jacket and hopefully enough money for a 45 or a bag of chips from the Quick Chic in The Burges. I loved the old Coventry with its precinct walkways, fountains and shops. Even though the factories were suffering and the future wasn't certain, there was a camaraderie, it seemed to me, with other Coventry people. Unfortunately the council gave Coventry its second blitz and destroyed what was essentially a great town centre. I left over 30 years ago.
You sound like me11 👍
@coventrypunx1014 Willenhall!
@@robgreen9126 Davies the sports people - remember that shop really well. es the sports people - remember that shop really well. Always a pleasure to shop there - down to you Staff guys thanks for the memories.
And the Wimpy bars and Swiss restaurants..Great food 😊
We left for London in 1964, but Coventry holds all my fond childhood memories.
I watched the Cathedral being built week by week as we attended services.
First in a Crypt in the Old Cathedral, and then moving on to Worship in the undercroft of the new building. Sometimes we were allowed to sneak up the stairs to gaze, in amazement, at the rising shell of the New Cathedral.
All of us were Christened by Provost Howard in that old Mediaeval Crypt, I am so proud that we had his Love and Affection as a family friend.
Absolutely superb. The city I grew up in
I worked in Davies Sports Shop after leaving school, do you remember the large chess pieces set out on the pavement outside and the display window? I must have spent hours setting them up! Born in the mid 60's, I have great memories of 70's & 80's Coventry. Weekdays it was the 22 bus ride to Broadgate, a walk down to Davies' to start work, to Woolies or the market for a lunchtime snack and then at the end of the day a walk back to the bus queue. Weekends would be into town again, to the Poster Place for a 2Tone badge for my Harrington jacket and hopefully enough money left for a 45 or a bag of chips from the Chic King in The Burges. I loved the old Coventry with its precinct walkways, fountains and shops. Even though the factories were suffering and the future wasn't certain, there was a camaraderie, it seemed to me, with other Coventry people. Unfortunately the council gave Coventry its second blitz and destroyed what was essentially a great town centre. I left over 30 years ago. p.s Best chips were from the Parson's Nose :)
I remember the chess board. Forgotten all about it.
'The Parsons Nose', everyone's must go after a night out.
Miss the big fountain, located next to the underground public toilets.
More old Cov 'Gold' - thanks again for sharing John.
Glad you enjoyed it
These old Coventry videos are amazing dude. Thanks for uploading
More to come!
Now taken over by beyond recognition!
Still look like that into the early 70s. I remember my mum taking me shopping when I was just a little one -so excited. Everything looked so clean. People were decent too, and knew how to dress.
Those were the days my friend, we thought they would never end. Christ, but they did!
Beautiful 👑
I think the council did more to destroy what was left of Coventry than the luftwaffe.
thata the Cov that I grew up in and loved. Not like it is now.
But everyone afraid to say why !
Nice to see the rotating cafe in this video 👍
Glad you liked it!
It has been preserved.
Nice.🤗🤑
I think after a period of decline Coventry has improved without a doubt. More thought gone into regenerating the sixties buildings. Better atmosphere definitely! Still making major developments now. No credit to the Council for making a big difference. A lot of the buildings that survived the Blitz have been made more prominent.
Lived in Kenilworth used to go every saturday to Cov ended up in Mr George’s then onto Chesford Grange
Awww! I worked at the Chesford and MOST of our 'after work hours' were spent in the Stables nightclub!! So many memories 😜
I was born in 1981 back then cov was better then now & now i left as i cov now 2 many beggers & trouble i happier now away from cov
Ruined now 😢
Most of Cov centre today is dilapidated and semi derilect I remember the days when it was a busy lively city centre with 10 times more shops you could buy anything then ..
My home
The post war rebuilding of Coventry was ugly when it was first developed and it’s completely hideous now it’s fallen into ruin. The old buildings that survived Hitler’s bombing campaign and the town planners still look beautiful.