Lady Godiva Wigs

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Unlike her legendary "cousin" Robin Hood, from up the road in Nottingham, Lady Godiva definitely existed. She lived in the 11th Century and was the wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, one of the most powerful noblemen in the land. Her connection with Coventry England began in 1043 when Leofric and Godiva founded an Abbey there after noting the lack of educational facilities for the clergy. As the town of Coventry grew, so Leofric began assuming a greater role in its public affairs. He began handling the town's financial matters and initiated grand public works. According to the story, Lady Godiva, who was much younger than Leofric, became a patron of the arts, believing they would raise the consciousness of the populace. But a love of aesthetics was of little interest to a peasantry striving to keep body and soul together. So when Godiva persuaded her reluctant husband to reduce their tax burden, he agreed to do so at a price. He pointed out that the ancient Greeks and Romans viewed a nude human body as one of the highest expressions of the perfection of nature. If his dear Lady wife truly believed in her crusade for art, she should lead by example. If she would ride naked through Coventry market-place at midday as a celebration of the perfection of God's work, he would in return abolish all local taxes save those on horses. To his surprise, she agreed. On the appointed day, flanked by two fully clothed horsewomen, she rode naked through the market, straight in her saddle, with a composed expression, unashamed of her nudity. The taxes were duly removed.*

Lady Godiva Wigs Deluxe

Six feet of wavy curls sewn into three sections.
Full and daring locks ready for a horseback
ride through town square.

(21734) $135

Wavy Godiva
Five feet of good fiber with a
little wave to the strands.

Lt. Blonde (21733LB) $59

Blonde (21733BL) $59

Black (21733BK) $59

Brown (21733BR) $59

Economy Curly

Five feet of economical girl curls.

(21735) $32

Discount Godiva
Five feet in economy fiber and small
waves for a budget Godiva.

Blonde (21732BL) $29

Black (21732BK) $29

Economy Godiva

Long blonde locks in a budget fiber.

(71188) $22

Flower Lady Godiva Wigs
Golden locks entwined with daises pour
towards the earth for some five feet. One
of our most popular Lady Godiva wigs.

Blonde (51250) $32

(*Lady Godiva Story excert in lead text from Bob Chaundy, of the BBC's News Profiles Unit)

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