Godiva
The UK's most popular myths and legends
This lady is best known for baring all as she rode naked on horseback, with just her long hair to cover herself. The story goes that she did so in protest of the high taxes her husband enforced amongst the residents of Coventry. Although Lady Godiva is a concrete historical figure, there is little evidence other than monks’ tales dating back to the 11th century to prove her legendary horseback ride actually happened. Yet, the folktale still survives to this day of this strong and brave woman.
You can visit Lady Godiva’s statue in Coventry. It stands proudly in the city's central square, Broadgate. Sir William Reid Dick was the creator and it has been there since 1949.
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digitaldraw, manipulated in gimp- compled in pixlr
Godiva
The UK's most popular myths and legends
This lady is best known for baring all as she rode naked on horseback, with just her long hair to cover herself. The story goes that she did so in protest of the high taxes her husband enforced amongst the residents of Coventry. Although Lady Godiva is a concrete historical figure, there is little evidence other than monks’ tales dating back to the 11th century to prove her legendary horseback ride actually happened. Yet, the folktale still survives to this day of this strong and brave woman.
You can visit Lady Godiva’s statue in Coventry. It stands proudly in the city's central square, Broadgate. Sir William Reid Dick was the creator and it has been there since 1949.
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digitaldraw, manipulated in gimp- compled in pixlr