Mystery of crucifix found in Australia; APPEAL: Pen friends hope to unravel story behind statue believed to be from city.(News)

From: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) | Date: February 21, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: By Sandish Shoker

A CRUCIFIX which is thought to have once belonged to a Coventry church has come to light in a remote part of Australia.

Olive Parry, aged 75, of Allesley Park, Coventry, was told about the remarkable story by her pen friend, Colleen Williams, in Queensland.

She is now appealing for help in solving the mystery behind the ...

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