"Coventry of tomorrow" exhibition, 1940
Scope and Contents
"Coventry of Tomorrow" series consists of:
- flyers, programmes, black and white photographic prints (some mounted), press clippings and administrative details, 1940
- visitor's book for the exhibition, 1940
- administrative correspondence concerning the organisation of the exhibition, 1940
Dates
- Creation: 1940
Creator
Language of Materials
This material is in English
Physical Description
3 files, 1 plan file
Conditions Governing Access
Two files are open; one file is open with a Data Protection form.
Biographical / Historical
Percy Johnson-Marshall was Honorary Secretary of the Coventry Branch of the Association of Architects, Surveyors and Technical Assistants (AASTA), while working for Donald Gibson's team at Coventry City Architectural and Planning Department. The Branch mounted a week long exhibition entitled "Coventry of tomorrow: towards a beautiful city" from 6-13 May 1940. This was the culmination of a publicity campaign aiming to generate local enthusiasm for new plans of the city which had been created by Gibson's team. The ideas presented at the exhibition pre-dated the World War II bombing, which started on 14 November 1940, which led to the requirement for comprehensive redevelopment plans for the city.
The AASTA became became the Association of Building Technicians (ABT) in 1942.
Extent
From the Sub-Fonds: 0.5 metres
Physical Description
3 files, 1 plan file
Archivist's Note
None
Sarah Higgins 23 July 2003
Creator
Subject
- Gibson, Sir Donald Evelyn Edward, 1908-1991 (architect and town planner) (Person)
- Johnson-Marshall, Percy, 1915-1993 (professor of urban design and regional planning, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- Association of Architects, Surveyors and Technical Assistants (1924-1942) (Organization)
- Association of Building Technicians (1942-1970) (Organization)
Repository Details
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