The Coventry Blitz of 14 November 1940 was a key event of the Second World War and in the growth of public consciousness of the destructive power of warfare. The medieval city; already undergoing rapid change; was largely destroyed on that night. The destruction was seen as an opportunity by some including the then City Architect; Donald Gibson. The result was the first of the master plans for post-war redevelopment of Britains bombed city centres. The redevelopment of Coventry city centre to plans by Gibson and his successors provided an intensely urban and civilised centre; embodying new planning principles. Post-war Coventry was hugely influential and Gibsons ideas helped to shape the rebuilding of other city centres; the post-war new towns and developments in Europe. Despite incremental change in the subsequent decades the planning and architecture of Gibsons city centre are still clearly legible. The modern demands of a growing city on its centre are now very different from those of the post-war years. Coventry needs to grow and plan for its future and change will inevitably affect the city centre. This book aims to inform the public and decision makers of the significance of Coventry; and especially its centre; so that change can be managed in ways that will continue the life; use and enjoyment of the best of Coventrys remarkable post-war heritage.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cypress gGardensBy Shelia WadeCypress Gardens has been a great party of my adult years. My dad Alvin (BUD) Ellis worked there for 30 years all total. He started out in gardening and Mr and Mrs Pope found our he was a Police Officer in Indiana they put him in charge of Security. Daddy loved the gardens. We came down from Indiana every years and our kids loved it. With grandpa working there our kids were known by first name; made the rally feel good. Especially when Santa Clause was dodging over them so much. I miss Cypress Garden; wonderful memories.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great book.By E M VicenteI bought it for my mother and she has enjoyed it. I like looking at the historical pictures of a wonderful park we used to visit often.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Another view of FloridaBy Carol HendersonA wonderful book. Interesting pictures and well-researched information. Here you can trace the beginning and development of one of the quintessential Florida attractions and how it became symbolic of the whole state. It is also fun to learn how dear Cypress Gardens has been and is to the residents of Winter Haven.
