Saturday 24 October 2009

Royals in Coventry

Royals in Coventry
http://www.onecoventry.co.uk/#/royalty-and-parliament/4533389905
The growing importance of Coventry was reflected in the number of royal visits it received, and in recognition of its status Coventry was granted a city charter by King Edward III in 1345, endowing it with the rights of self-government such as the privilege of electing a mayor.

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