Lady Godiva, Bronze equestrian monument in Broadgate, England
The bronze statue depicts Lady Godiva mounted on horseback, standing on a Portland stone plinth with inscriptions from Lord Tennyson's poem.
William Reid Dick sculpted the monument during World War II after receiving a commission from businessman William Bassett-Green, completing its installation in 1949.
The statue represents Lady Godiva's protest against heavy taxation, reflecting her efforts to reduce financial burdens on Coventry's residents in the 11th century.
Located at coordinates 52.408, -1.5104, the Grade II listed monument faces west since its 1989 repositioning during Cathedral Lanes Shopping Centre construction.
The statue incorporates elements from Alfred Lord Tennyson's poetry on its base, connecting medieval history with Victorian literary interpretations of the legend.
Location: Coventry
Inception: 1949
Creator: William Reid Dick
Made from material: bronze
GPS coordinates: 52.40800,-1.51040
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:34
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