Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
Highlights include:
The legend of Godiva, her historical significance and why there may have been an agenda to whitewash her from history. The loss of St Marys Cathedral in the dissolution of the Monasteries and how that changed Coventry forever. Moonlight Sonata, the Blitz of the 14th of November 1940 and what authorities really knew before the attack. The crucial part that Coventry was meant to play in the Gunpowder Plot. The legacies of international peace and reconciliation which followed the destruction and rebuilding of St Michaels Cathedrals. Six different theories as to where the name ‘Coventry’ came from. Why Coventry has actually been a city forever, since “Time Immemorial”. The short-lived history of Coventry Castle. The story of the two time capsules of Coventry; St Marys Guildhall and Drapers Hall.
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Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
What's included in Godiva's Cathedral Quarter Walk
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Lady Godiva Statue
While you might know about the 1000 year old legend of Lady Godiva, the woman behind the most famous tax protest in history, what do you know about he woman herself?
Golden Cross
On Pepper Lane outside the Golden Cross your guide will explain the truth about the building which claims to be the oldest pub in Coventry, the literal treasure hunt which the streets are paved with and what sued to happen on those very cobbles. Nearby, a mural will help explain some of the theories as where the name 'Coventry' comes from.
St. Mary's Guildhall
See the outside of the Guildhall, a medieval time capsule and the last remaining part of Coventry Castle
Inclusions
- A guided historical walk
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The walk is just under a miles and should take two hours and ten minutes. It is mostly flat with some inclines and ramps and several areas of cobbled streets.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is in Broadgate, between the statue and the clock. However, occasionally there are events or stalls in Broadgate. When this happens the meeting place will be under the clock on the south wall. Either way, just look for the man with the Sky Blue top hat, tailcoat and flag.