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We begin 2021 extremely concerned by the threat to Coventry’s postwar heritage. Redevelopment plans include the loss of the Bull Yard, alterations to the Grade II listed Retail Market and the relocation of William Mitchell’s Three Tuns mural. More here -> https://c20society.org.uk/news/fight-to-save-coventrys-post-war-heritage-continues
The fate of a number of other important postwar artworks is also in doubt. We have lodged strong objections to the application from Shearer Property Group, proposing development of a 15-acre site including Bull Yard, Shelton Square, Market Way, City Arcade and Hertford Street.
C20 caseworker @coco_whittaker says: “The loss of the Bull Yard is totally unacceptable. [It] is an important example of the replanning and building of Coventry in the postwar period, home to a number of low-rise retail blocks with connected rooftop carparks...
“...Such buildings could be sympathetically refurbished and reused as part of an effort to improve and invest in the area.”
Professor Louise Campbell, a specialist in 20th century architecture at @warwickuni, said the plans “convey nothing specific to Coventry”.
Professor Louise Campbell, a specialist in 20th century architecture at @warwickuni, said the plans “convey nothing specific to Coventry”.
She adds: “This unique complex around Bull Yard has been shamefully neglected and allowed to deteriorate. Choosing to sweep them away in favour of an undistinguished series of buildings will shock those who admire Coventry’s postwar heritage...”
We are also deeply concerned about the future of other public artworks on the site, including the Phoenix, Thread Through Time (pictured, 
@paul_catherall), the additional Mitchell works in Hertford Street, People of Coventry sculptures and Sir Guy and the Dun Cow.
@paul_catherall), the additional Mitchell works in Hertford Street, People of Coventry sculptures and Sir Guy and the Dun Cow.
This is made all the more pressing - and depressing - by the fact that the city marks @Coventry2021 this year. Rather than celebrating its unique, important architectural identity it appears to be actively seeking to destroy its heritage. Read more -> https://c20society.org.uk/news/fight-to-save-coventrys-post-war-heritage-continues
