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Coventry Cathedral was bombed in 1940 and amongst the ruins a wooden cross had been placed. In 1941 I was given a camera for my 14th birthday. In the previous evening's paper there had been a picture of the cross sticking out of the rubble. I thought it would make a good first picture for my camera. My parents suggested that I get permission to take the photograph. I duly went to the Provost's house, Instead of seeing the Provost I saw a young lady, his daughter I think. I explained what I wanted and she said OK go ahead.
I set up my camera, took the shot, then felt a tap on my shoulder. I turned around to find a policeman, who said "you are not allowed to tkae photographs of bomb damage". I explained that it had been in the paper the previous evening. His reply was "it is still not allowed", He said I would have to go back to the station with him, When we arrived at the station instead of them confiscating the film, they said they would have to keep the camera. Imagine my dismay. I went home and told my mother. Later that day my mother and I returned to the station. She demanded the return of the camera. We returned home with it minus the film.
Next day the Police Station was razed to the ground during a heavy bombing raid.

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