Historical Walk in Godiva's Cathedral Quarter

Coventry, Scotland
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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.

Description

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Lady Godiva Statue, Broadgate, Coventry England

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?

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Golden Cross, 8 Hay Lane, Coventry CV1 5RF England

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: St. Mary's Guildhall, Bayley Lane, Coventry CV1 5RN England

See the outside of the Guildhall, a medieval time capsule and the last remaining part of Coventry Castle

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Council House, Earl Street, Coventry England

In front of the gothic council house, hear why Coventry has been a city since the beginning of time!

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Drapers Hall Bayley Lane, Coventry CV1 5RN England

Outside Drapers Hall, your guide will tell you about the 'Great Drapery' and why Coventry became an international trading centre as long ago as the twelfth century

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Holy Trinity Church, 5A Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX England

Your guide will talk briefly about the history of the 12th century church.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Coventry Cathedral, Priory Street 1 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5FB England

See the ruined cathedral church of St Michael as your guide tells the tale of its' destruction in the 'Moonlight Sonata' air raid of Coventry during World War II. You'll also see Sir Basil Spences modern cathedral, with both structures being monuments to international peace and reconciliation.

Tours normally include a quick look inside the modern cathedral building, with a longer while spend inside the ruins, but on occasion, events take place in the Cathedrals which will mean entry is not possible.


Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Priory Visitor Centre, 6 Priory Row, Coventry CV1 5EX England

Overlooking the ruins of Coventry's Original St Mary's Cathedral, you'll hear about it's beginnings with St Osburg, through the time of Godiva and Leofric and when it became a cathedral.

Then downstairs on the floor of what was one of -if not the- richest cathedrals you'll be told about some of the times when it was this country's parliament, and of course why, due to Henry VIII, it's not there any more.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

  • A guided historical walk

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • 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.
  • The government has removed all domestic Covid 19 restrictions in England.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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