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Sent to Coventry

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Bobtanian

Bobtanian Report 14 Nov 2010 01:22

People were "sent to Coventry" often during Union disputes, where a person worked when his oppo's were on strike. so he/she was sent to coventry and no one would dare speak to them. often spilling over into private life time as in addition to working hours.

Bob

Researching:
me and my darling wife at our wedding in 1960

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 14 Nov 2010 01:00

Don't take it personally - just keep on keeping on!! LOL

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)

PricklyHolly

PricklyHolly Report 14 Nov 2010 00:39

Hello TheLadyinRed........see, now you cant give up! xxx

Researching:
"If I don't see you through the week.........I will see you through the window". :o))

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 13 Nov 2010 23:41

LOL you and me (sometimes) then LIR!!!

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad)

TheLadyInRed

TheLadyInRed Report 13 Nov 2010 23:32

When I was a kid we had an expression "sent to Coventry" which meant that no-one spoke to you. Does anyone know where this expression originated from?
Or have I been sent there for some reason?
Might as well give up my GR membership as things are at moment.
Unless of course you know any different?.........