The third of " the three tall spires " of Coventry is
lliat of Christ Churchy mentioned above. The church
is a modern structure (1832) in the early Decorated
style.
St,yohn^Sy dedicated in 1350, is famous for its win-
dows, especially the great western one, which is mag-
nificent.
St. Mary's Hall (built about 1450) is a remarkable
specimen of old English domestic architecture. It
was erected by one of the ancient " Guilds," but is
now used for municipal purposes. The Great Hail is
unsurpassed in its way, and the Kitchen with its liberal
cooking arrangements is very suggestive of the gen-
erous hospitality of the olden time.
There are many other interesting public buildings
in Coventry, and quaint old houses are to be seen in
almost every street. An entire day may well be spent
in the ancient town.
From Coventry we advise you to walk to Stratford-
on-Avon, visiting KenilWorth and Warwick on the
way. You remember the story of the two Englishmen
who laid a wager as to which was the finest walk in
England. After the money had been put up, one
named the walk from Stratford to Coventry, and the
other that from Coventry to Stratford. How the um-
pire decided the case is not recorded. As we take our
start from Coventry, we will assume that the second
man was the winner. Five miles over a broad smooth
road, shaded with venerable elms and sycamores,
brings us to the village of Kenilworth {Inns : King's
drms, Castle, etc.)

Kenilworth Castle is on a rising ground to the west



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