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Opening Hours

Monday - Saturday
10.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday
12.00pm - 4.00pm

Contact

Phone
024 7683 2386
Email
info@theherbert.org
Address
Jordan Well, Coventry,
CV1 5QP


Life on the Home Front

Reflecting the experience of ordinary people on the Home Front during the Second World War.


Coventry suffered a number of bombing raids during the Second World War. The worst of these was the 'Blitz' of 14th November 1940 during which the Cathedral was destroyed. Our collection includes an Anderson air raid shelter, gas masks, ration books, Civil Defence uniforms, medals, utility furniture and much more.