Tag Archives: Coventry

Living Lore: City centre folklore in Coventry ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on January 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Hobb’s Hole A few hundred yards from Coventry city centre used to be a water well called Hobb’s Hole (or Hob’s Hole). The users of which used to elect their own mayor. The ceremony of which culminated in him being … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: Lady Godiva ~ Gary Stocker

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Continuing Gary Stocker’s Sunday series of posts on the folklore, ancient sites and legends of Britain. If you have similar stories to share from the area in which you live, please read the footnote and send them in. The philanthropic … Continue reading →