Lower Precinct, Coventry
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Lower Precinct, Coventry
Image: © E Gammie Taken: 17 Oct 2008
Coventry was one of the first cities to pedestrianise their central area as part of post WW2 redevelopments. The Lower Precinct was one of the later parts to be redeveloped and has more of a 1960s feel than the rest of the pedestrianised areas. Originally open air, it was refurbished in recent years, the main changes being the addition of the glass roof; polished flooring; replacement of stairs with escalators; removal of stairs at the ramped end and the addition of an arcade to link with the indoor market. Shops are on two levels which work better than a similar approach in the Upper Precinct. The circular structure is a cafe[1] - it does not (and never did) rotate! Small public events are regularly held here - on this occasion it is a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Lower Precinct. The Lower Precinct in 1985 : http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1019786
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Image Location
Latitude
52.408186
Longitude
-1.513967