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BBC News By Vanessa Pearce image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe wives of Chrysler's striking workers protested in 1975 - one group demanded men go back to work while others supported the strike From Lady Godiva's battle for fairer taxes to the fight for better housing, pay and conditions, Coventry's history is packed with women who have spoken up on behalf of the oppressed or voiceless. Acts of rebellion and resistance in the city have included the fight for the vote, the tragic death of an animal rights campaigner and schoolgirls protesting for the right to wear trousers. According...

The story behind Lady Godivas who rode through Coventry housing estates They certainly caused a stir - but people have been wondering why they didn't know about their arrival The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Subscribe today to get the latest headlines straight to your inbox with our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Subscribe When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meS...

BBC News Published image captionA statue of Lady Godiva stands in Coventry Fourteen modern-day Lady Godivas are learning to ride horses so they can take part in an event to launch Coventry's UK City of Culture year. The Godivas, chosen to represent women of the city, include musician Christine 'Sugary' Staple and Pru Porretta, who has played Godiva at events since 1982. Coventry Moves, which takes place on 5 June, is billed as a dawn to dusk performance. The Godivas exact roles will be revealed on the day. image copyrightCoventry City of Culture Trust image captionThe part the 14 women will ...