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Coventry Godcakes

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The triangles created in country lanes where three lanes meet derive their names from the Coventry Godcake. A triangle is created by the passing of farm vehicles, originally horse-drawn carts, as they turn. The so-called "god cakes", which are not particular to any one city or county, take their
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with an interest in baking, was given a recipe by a local historian David McGrory. Leigh tried out the recipe, producing them to sell during the annual Heritage Open Weekend event in the city.
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In August 2012, the Coventry Godcake was officially re-launched at a celebration event at
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Godcakes are a New Year tradition in the city, and are given by
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to their godchildren along with a blessing for the year ahead.
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attended by the Lord Mayor and guests, including the Coventry
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pasties
mincemeat
Coventry
isosceles triangle
Holy Trinity
godparents
Blue Badge Tourist Guide
Coventry Transport Museum
Mummers
List of pastries
"What is a Coventry God Cake? How do you make one?"
"Let them eat British cake! Blighty's traditional teatime treats rediscovered"
"God-ly treats that deserve a big revival"
"Coventry God Cakes | Visit Coventry and Warwickshire"
Categories
British cakes
British pastries
English cuisine
Coventry

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