According to popular legend, she was also the wicked lady, a highwaywoman who terrorised the english county of hertfordshire before dying from gunshot wounds sustained during a robbery. Margaret lockwood as the wicked lady, 1945 gainsborough pictures. See more ideas about compleat angler, domesday book and roman britain. Her ghost still haunts the neighbourhood and to this day she is known as the wicked lady.
Evidence for them was found in devils dyke, at the eastern side of wheathampstead. While the aim of u3a is for members to contribute, there is no pressure to do so. Albans, sandridge, hertfordshire, al4 8el 01582 832128. They change the menu from time to time, but they always do a good range of pizza, pasta and food from the grill.
Now her former home is up for sale, katherines story is being told again. Aug 04, 2015 the wicked lady gastro pub wheathampstead, st albans when we we attended the hendricks gin fling a few weeks ago, we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at the wicked lady. At the time of the domesday survey it was held by this monastery, and contained four mills, the successors of. It lies between the city of st albans and the village of wheathampstead. Just history posts 20170309standanddeliveryourmoneyoryourlifefemalehighwaymenoftheseventeenthcentury. The driver rides alone, despite the risk of holdup by highwaymen, a notuncommon occurrence on dark nights over territory perfect for ambush the. The wicked lady gastro pub wheathampstead, st albans when we we attended the hendricks gin fling a few weeks ago, we thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at the wicked lady. Settlements in this area were made about 50 bc by belgic invaders. The wicked lady is a premium pub, bar, and restaurant with its very own garden, centrally located in the heart of the picturesque town of wheathampstead.
Wheathampstead manor account roll 14051406 while you may not be able to trace your family tree this far back this book mentions many personal and place names, and paints a vivid picture of agricultural life in wheathampstead 600 years ago. The house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up for. May 30, 2014 the house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up for sale thirty miles north of london near my childhood home is an ancient common called nomansland. It seems most likely that the wicked lady legend is a product of nineteenth century romantic fiction, rather than historical fact, perhaps spurred on. Despite its agricultural limitations, the common has an interesting history. Id been before its actually one of my mums favourite pubs, so its a regular stop for birthday dinners but as i hadnt been for a while, it was nice to spend some. If you havent interacted with the ready reckoner for the set amount of days, the cookies are deleted.
Do pick up the leaflet which guides you around the highlights of this picturesque village a mill, some old pubs, an old church but also the disused railway station lovingly restored and sit on the same bench as george bernard shaw he cycled to wheathampstead and caught the. This keeps a history of all answers submitted to the ready reckoner. This is a list of key dates in the history of wheathampstead, with short notes about each event. According to popular legend, she was also the wicked lady, a highwaywoman who terrorised the english. Folly methodist church closes and merges with the united reformed church on brewhouse hill to become the. The legend of the wicked lady is simply a 19c romantic legend invented to explain the discovery of the hidden chamber in the thickness of the projecting chimney at markyate cell. Named after lady katherine ferrers, the highwaywoman active in the area during the 17 th century, the wicked lady is a premium establishment that is bursting with infectious character and stylish charm set in the small yet beautifully formed village of wheathampstead, this characterful pub, bar, and restaurant provides the perfect setting to relax, unwind, mingle, and. Lady katherine ferrers was the inspiration for the 1945 film the wicked lady, starring margaret lockwood and james mason, which tells the story of a 17th century aristocratic lady who turns to highway robbery with ultimately disastrous results, but what does that have to do with the spooky isles.
As a reader, we feel in safe hands as we travel back in time from the second world war to the seventeenth century where the detail in her descriptions of life in the period are impressive and colourful. Apr 15, 20 in 1970, doug payne, owner of the wicked lady pub in wheathampstead, claimed that whilst dog walking on nomansland common one night he was startled by the sounds of hoofbeats fast approaching him yet he saw no rider. Todays house at markyate cell was built in the 19th century, long after katherines death. For a description of this document and its contents, see the settlement of wheathampstead and harpenden wea 1973, pages 1 to 10. Katherine ferrers the wicked lady lady by day highwayman by night. Browse 58 photo books on wheathampstead and the surrounding area. We aim to promote knowledge and understanding of the village, past and present, by means of research, publications, talks and displays. Toddler time takes place in the library every monday afternoon in term time at 2. Wheathampstead is a village and civil parish in hertfordshire, england, north of st albans. Thomas mores church can be traced back to 1928 when, owing to the gradual increase in the number of catholics in harpenden and outlying areas that were unable to attend sunday mass, canon longstaff of harpenden was asked to investigate the possibility of starting new parishes in redbourn and wheathampstead. As we have seen in my last post, john of wheathampstead, abbot of st albans, travelled in 142324 to italy to attend the council of paviasiena and to visit the pope. Mar 09, 2017 stand and deliver, your money or your life. The old parish of wheathampstead, now divided into the separate parishes of wheathampstead and harpenden, is situated at the northwest of the county on the bedfordshire border.
The wicked lady can be seen today, on the sign at the public house that bears her name, at nomansland, near the spot where she attacked the waggon from st albans. Wheathampstead community library hertfordshire county council. The majority of members participate, sharing their experiences and learning from each other. Ebook the wicked lady a revison of the life of katherine. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860.
Katherine ferrers is the subject of a popular hertfordshire legend told briefly below. For a history of the company, including its time in wheathampstead, click here. Wicked lady, a pub and bar in wheathampstead, hertfordshire. We welcome the help of all users to contribute to this important campaigning project. The wicked lady wheathampstead, st albans bookatable. It is a parish in the city and district of st albans. W296035 prince jaunty of sheperdon 1959, wheathampstead ref.
Serving great food with a wide range of wines, gin cocktails and ales. Check the wicked lady in wheathampstead, nomansland farm on cylex and find. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of wheathampstead. Reviewed by just a quick pint, then im off on 21 july 2019. As yesterday was international womens day, i couldnt resist writing a femalerelated post, and for this one i drew inspiration from a local legend in my area of the wicked lady.
In 1970, doug payne, owner of the wicked lady pub in wheathampstead. Wheathampstead community library hertfordshire county. The wicked lady pub was an inn in the seventeenth century and was thought to be one of her haunts. In 1886 interesting remains of an anglosaxon burial were found in wheathampstead to which the probable date of 62834 has been attributed.
Ebook the wicked lady a revison of the life of katherine ferrers. Wheathampstead secondary school butterfield road closed. Wicked lady formerly george iv or king william iv 1875, park hotel 1901 1967. They moved up the rivers thames and lea from what is now belgium.
At least onethird of her novel deals with a fictionalised history of the. Wheathampstead village and parish are in the hundred of dacorum. It is irregular in shape, being about six miles across from east to. Wheathampstead today does not stand exactly on sites chosen by the belgae and the romans. Katherine ferrers, the wicked lady lady by day, highwayman by. Both book and film contain most of the salient points of the legend, although they. The wicked lady, near wheathampsted, serves really good gastro pub food. Wheathampstead heritage trail 2020 all you need to know. Wheathampstead history society was established in 2011. The population of the ward at the 2001 census was 6,058.
Lovely food, great service the wicked lady, st albans. The ghost of the wicked lady haunts nomansland common. Theres loads of parking because its in the middle of nowhere. Book a table online the wicked lady, st albans near. A great place to enjoy a celebratory threecourse meal with family and friends or a simple yet delicious impromptu lunch with a colleague, the wicked lady is sure to satisfy your. This wellknown rhyme concerns the whereabouts of treasure stolen by the wicked lady, katherine ferrers. Female highwaymen of the seventeenth century as yesterday was international womens day, i couldnt resist writing a femalerelated post, and for this one i drew inspiration from a local legend in my area of the wicked lady.
In 1970 the landlord of the wicked lady pub, on nomansland common had finished tidying up after closing time and was walking his dog on the common at some time around midnight when he heard the sound of a horses hooves pounding the ground nearby. The film had one of the top audiences for a film of its period, 18. Kinghall was already a successful historical novelist by the time she came to write life and death of the wicked lady skelton. The start of the modern community is due to anglosaxon invaders, the english as they became. Named after lady katherine ferrers, the highwaywoman active in the area during the 17th century, the wicked lady is a refurbished countrystyle pub serving modern british cuisine with a mediterranean influence. Mar 30, 2018 abbot john of wheathampstead visits cologne 30 march 2018 16 august 2018 dottietales as we have seen in my last post, john of wheathampstead, abbot of st albans, travelled in 142324 to italy to attend the council of paviasiena and to visit the pope. A waggon trundles out of st albans, carrying supplies for an inn at gustard wood, near wheathampstead. The u3a history group meets at the swan on the last tuesday of each month at 2. The wicked lady is a 1945 costume drama film directed by leslie arliss and starring margaret lockwood in the title role as a noblemans wife who becomes a highwayman for the excitement. The house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up for sale thirty miles north of london near my childhood home is an ancient common called nomansland.
Located in the beautiful village of wheathampstead, this pub, bar and restaurant. I love the burger with warm tomato salsa, but they havent had it on the menu for ages. It is for general interest and to enable those that have descended from the families to contribute and benefit from this valuable and interesting resource. Katherine ferrers, the wicked lady lady by day, highwayman. Whstd history page contact us this page provides a location for information about early families of wheathampstead. Located in the beautiful village of wheathampstead, this pub, bar and restaurant offers a whole host of amenities that will allow you to drink, dine, and indulge in optimum comfort and style. The picture indicates new entry or updated for other surnames you may like to quickly scan the the pages above as other surnames are mentioned within many of the main entries. The second battle of st albans was partly fought here during the war of the roses. U3a history is a friendly group and new members are always welcome. Booking your table before you visit will allow us to ensure that we have the perfect space ready and waiting for you when you arrive. This is set in the control for each ready reckoner. With a well documented history that dates back to preroman times, there are. In 1970, doug payne, owner of the wicked lady pub in wheathampstead, claimed that whilst dog walking on nomansland common one night he was startled by the sounds of hoofbeats fast approaching him yet he saw no rider. Food and drinks menus at the wicked lady in st albans were welcoming the change of season with fresh new flavours and a fresh new menu.
Our dining area is perfectly equipped with lots of quiet corners, spacious tables, and intimate spaces to accommodate your booking. Bookstart bear welcomes the children with his action song each week there are two or three stories from the librarys childrens collection, interspersed. In the 17th century the area was notorious for highwaymen, including lady katherine ferrers, after whom the nearby pub, the wicked lady, is named. I consulted pages victoria county history of hertfordshire, and have come up with some interesting findings re. Wicked lady, pub and bars in wheathampstead, hertfordshire. Abbot john of wheathampstead visits cologne dottie tales. Wheathampstead is a charming village in hertfordshire, england. Well, not a lot but her ghost might be another matter.
History of wheathampstead, in st albans and hertfordshire. We are a voluntary organisation set up to share our interest and enjoyment in our local history and heritage. The wicked lady gastro pub wheathampstead, st albans. Reserve a table at the wicked lady, st albans on tripadvisor. Wheathampstead photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The manor of wheathampstead was ancient demesne of the crown, and was granted in words that amounted to a tenure in frankalmoign by edward the confessor under a charter dated 28 december, 1065, to the abbot and convent of westminster. Come to the wicked lady for any celebration meal, lunchdinner or drink with friends.
When you visit the wicked lady, we want you to enjoy your trip. Were welcoming the change of season with fresh new flavours and a fresh new menu. It is irregular in shape, being about six miles across from east to west, and about three from north to south. This page provides a location for information about early families of wheathampstead. The village stands on the river lee and on the hertford and dunstable railway, 5 miles nnw of st. The house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up. If you happen to pass through wheathampstead, hertfordshire, you will probably notice a pub with the same name, and may hear the legend of. A family history written by herbert fanshawe in 1927, which draws heavily on the memoirs of richard fanshawes wife. Mar 10, 2015 her ghost is also said to haunt nomansland common. Evidence for them was found in devils dyke, at the. The house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up for sale.