Coventry reborn.
West Midlands.
Aerial shot of blitzed cathedral. Various shots of devastation caused by bombing. Dissolves to scene of rebuilding. M/S blitzed church being cleaned up. M/S as clergy walk into rebuilt part of church. M/S scaffolding on building. M/S flower beds reading 'Welcome to Coventry'. Various shots as places are rebuilt. L/S of the Square. M/S statue of Lady Godiva, C/U plaque at base of statue. M/S street scene. M/S advertisements. Various shots of the streets. Various shots of different shops and streets. Various shots of women shopping and window shopping. M/S of the Co-operative Store. M/S flower baskets on lamp posts. M/S window boxes.
FILM ID:1271.25
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