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ow many of us have an old photograph that contains a mystery person - maybe an ancestor, an old friend, work colleagues or neighbours? Or perhaps you know the people, but can't identify the place? Some of us inherit photos that we know nothing about, and wish to learn where they were taken.... or when. This section of Historic Coventry is where some of those photos can be displayed, both for our viewing pleasure, and in the hope that we might learn more about them from visitors who may recognise some element of your Coventry related pictures....
If you recognise any people or places in the photographs in this section, please contact me so we can solve some of these mysteries. Equally, if you have any such photos of your own, please feel free to contact me, so we can arrange for you to send me a scan - and let's see if someone else can solve your mystery!
Where is Lena Conway and her friends?
Lesley Conway has sent me two lovely photos, both of which depict her mother on her honeymoon, apparently here in Coventry in 1949. Lesley's mum, Lena Conway, is the dark haired lady in each photo.
Lesley takes up the story....
"The other two people in the photos are Mr. and Mrs. Sheffield. During the war, my father, who was in the RAF, was pals with their son Douglas, and either lodged with them after the war or spent time with them on leave. They were obviously important enough to visit on a honeymoon, and the other important factor is that my brother was named Douglas, after Douglas Sheffield.
"Sadly, my father passed away in 1988, and this is all we know about the Sheffield family. My mothers name is Lena and my fathers name is George Conway (although he was also known as Mick Conway)."
"My parents, who were from Edinburgh, were married in April 1949 but postponed their honeymoon to Coventry until the Bank Holiday later that year. This is when these photos were taken.
Lesley, who was born in Melbourne, Australia after her parents moved there in 1960, would dearly love to get in contact with the Sheffield family or relatives, and also find out if indeed these photos were taken in Coventry.
So, if anyone does recognise this venue with the fountains in the background, please don't hesitate to contact me, so I can inform Lesley, and of course, I will print your answer here for all to see.
