Anglo-Saxon noblewoman, Countess of Leicester

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Lady Godiva interceding for the people of Coventry. Engraving by C.G. Playter after W. Hamilton.

The semi-naked Lady Godiva sitting on a horse having slippers put on her feet by another woman. Engraving by J.B. Allen after G. Jones.

Viola Hamilton posing on a horse, in front of a painted medieval backdrop.

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Godiva, Lady, active 1040-1080

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Viola Hamilton posing on a horse, in front of a painted medieval backdrop.

The semi-naked Lady Godiva sitting on a horse having slippers put on her feet by another woman. Engraving by J.B. Allen after G. Jones.

Lady Godiva interceding for the people of Coventry. Engraving by C.G. Playter after W. Hamilton.