Lady godiva and Peeping Tom
The above lady godiva painting was done by John Maler Collier (January 27, 1850–April 11, 1934). he was a British writer and painter in the Pre-Raphaelite style
Who is Lady Godiva
Who is Peeping Tom.
A useful general knowledge information.
About 900 years back,
Coventy, a place in England, was ruled by Lefric.
Lefric charged an extra tax for paying to the King of England..
His wife, Lady Godiva, asked him to stop this oppressive this tax.
But he told "If you ride naked through the town, I will recall this tax".
For the sake of peole, Lady Godiva rode naked through the streets of Coventy.
All the citizens stayed indoor closing their doors and windows, except one man who is a tailor and his name was Tom. He became blind as he peeped through the window. Afterwards he was remebered as PEEPING TOM.
Lefric, her husband was stunned by this incident and recalled the tax.
On 19th may of this year, a nude lady godiva ride was arranged at hyde park.
twenty ladies took part in this lady godiva ride.
The lady godiva ride was organised by vicky jewson for her film lady godiva.
This ride was a great success and ofcourse a great crowd puller. Money collected were donated to charities.
Rosei tratt, of oxford 107.9 fm also took part in the lady godiva naked ride.
