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Found two violins near Coventry Cathedral
outside Coventry Cathedral
Found
listing
Posted
11 days
ago
Description
Today around 9:45 AM, I was tidying after a morning rehearsal near Trinity Street when I found two violins in a worn black case leaning against a bench by Coventry Cathedral. The bows were still tight and the varnish caught the morning light; one violin had a tiny initials carved on the back—like A.L. It looked like someone had left them behind in a rush after practice. I’ve kept them safe and hope the owner sees this post and knows they’ll be found here.
Approximate found location
outside Coventry Cathedral
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