COVENTRY’S “FLYING CROSS” TOPPLES.—The “Flying Cross” weather vane on top of the spire of Coventry Cathedral was blown down by high winds on Palm Sunday and crashed down on the copper roof as a family Communion service was about to begin. The cross, shown in this picture, was fixed on top of the 80ft metal spire five years ago, with the help of a helicopter.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31330, 29 March 1967, Page 11
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65COVENTRY’S “FLYING CROSS” TOPPLES.—The “Flying Cross” weather vane on top of the spire of Coventry Cathedral was blown down by high winds on Palm Sunday and crashed down on the copper roof as a family Communion service was about to begin. The cross, shown in this picture, was fixed on top of the 80ft metal spire five years ago, with the help of a helicopter. Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31330, 29 March 1967, Page 11
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