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  1. Jun 19, 2024 · The latter may well have featured in the Coventry cult, being reflected, not only in the black Godiva, but in the medieval Coventry plays, which featured a doomsday involving white, saved souls, and black, damned ones, presided over by the 'Mother of Death'.

  2. Jun 13, 2024 · In 1955’s historical drama Lady Godiva of Coventry, Maureen O’Hara takes on the titular role of Lady Godiva – an 11th-century noblewoman who famously rode naked through the streets of Coventry to protest oppressive taxes levied by her husband Leofric (George Nader) upon his subjects. Directed by Arthur Lubin, this period film delves into ...

  3. Jun 7, 2024 · Lady Godiva took a naked horse ride through Coventry as part of a legend that originated in the 13th century. The story of Lady Godiva and her ride has evolved over centuries, with additions like Peeping Tom and themes of modesty.

  4. Jun 15, 2024 · Coventry City Council has issued a warning after a man was seen on top of a decades-old statue of Lady Godiva. He was seen climbing the city-centre-based statue on Broadgate.

  5. Jun 11, 2024 · A painting of Lady Godiva has been loaned to France ahead of the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games. The 19th Century artwork of Coventry's medieval legend was painted by John Collier and...

  6. Jun 16, 2024 · The painting captures the legendary figure of Lady Godiva, the 11th-century noblewoman famous for her protest against her husband’s oppressive taxation of the citizens of Coventry.

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