Hi Fellow Listers, I have just been renewing my acquaintance with Rob Orland's website, "Historic Coventry". I find that he has been very busy in the interim and that it has grown emormously. For those that don't know it, it is in my estimation quite unique in being user-friendly, interactive, colourful and informative. Once browsing it is hard to stop---and you learn in such a pleasurable way! As Eagle Street and the devastation of that area had been mooted recently, I thought that some of the older ones amongst us especially, would be interested to know that Rob has added a section on the Blitz. It is unlike any account that I have previously read and is particularly evocative, with its before and after photos. There is an account of the raid itself and the aftermath. The photgraphs are the finest that I have seen It is truly an experience. Some of you, like me, have memories of that time, but I found that my understanding of the events is now greatly enhanced. There is also a section on the reconstruction plans of that time, when a fat booklet was produced. Rob's text and photos make my recall vivid, as I was the proud possesor of copy and had joined in with the general excitement and exhileration it engendered. The Now and Then section with it's interactive properties is clever! One shot, of the devastation viewed from above I feel sure is the same as that we gazed upon when we climbed the cathedal tower---which we did often, and when we had paid our dues, ascended with only a caution, "to take care". We didn't need that reminder as the ancient spiral stairs were warning enough! Joe, have you seen the photo of the Old Grammar School? A lovely study. And for my money the full facade of the Council house takes some beating. It isn't all "old" and there is plenty about the new. Mistakes have been made---and are still taking place, but there is much to admire, and as the process is ongoing perhaps the errors will cancel out in time, when their turn comes to be replaced. The Memories are worth a read. I have one there, but Rob has added more to his collection. With their photos they are a record of our youth, a time that is now in the past. You may have no connections to Coventry, but if you want to be both entertained and informed you can't do better than to log on for a session. You won't be disappointed. Regards, Muriel