by Jock Strapp » Thu Aug 31, 2017 12:22 pm
Does anyone remember Coventry's 'Shanty town' of the late 40s and early 50s? It sprawled across the area from the Job Centre,over Little Park St to Much Park St and beyond.. I once mentioned this on 'The Dark Side' ( CHF ) but no one remembered it. I recall it well as I had an apprenticeship with Radio Rentals as an electronics engineer, (radio repairer), We had practical work in the upstairs area of what is now the Job Centre.. Day dreaming, I would look over Shanty Town and the clutter of old busses, sheds, tents and anything that could provide some sort of accommodation.... So, does anyone remember it?