The driver rides alone, despite the risk of holdup by highwaymen, a notuncommon occurrence on dark nights over territory perfect for ambush the. Katherine ferrers, the wicked lady lady by day, highwayman by. And then as we pulled into the car park we saw a hendricks gin bus which i thought was an excellent omen. Grey goose le fizz a refreshing and elegant blend of elderflower, lime and grey goose vodka. Regan alger, the lady of cantrell, is bored with her life. 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. The village and the surrounding area are wellserved by local bus routes, with 26 local bus services operating in and around wheathampstead, providing easy access to st albans, as well as a whole host of neighbouring towns and villages. 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. Magical fun at the wicked lady new years eve 2014 youtube. Show your loved one just how much they mean to you with an evening of candlelit romance, memorable food and. According to popular legend, she was also the wicked lady, a. Come to the wicked lady for any celebration meal, lunchdinner or drink with friends. The film had one of the top audiences for a film of its period, 18.
Albans, sandridge, hertfordshire, al4 8el 01582 832128. 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. When you visit the wicked lady, we want you to enjoy your trip. Lay claim to a cosy corner and soak up the vibrant atmosphere over one of our wellkept craft beers or fine wines. Peter of westminster holds watamestede wheathampstead. The wicked lady pub was an inn in the seventeenth century and was thought to be one of her haunts. Magdalen kinghalls life and death of the wicked lady skelton was published in 1944. The domesday book recorded that wheathampstead mill existed by 1086.
Geologically, the common is part of the harpenden dry valley. When calling, press 1 to book a table via our automated service, or if you would prefer to talk to a member of our team, please press 2 and you will be put through to the pub directly. Bursting with delicious light bites and classic treats, our lunch menu offers something for everyone. It was one of the gainsborough melodramas, a sequence of very popular films made during the 1940s. Ebook the wicked lady a revison of the life of katherine ferrers. Gather your loved ones and indulge in style with a delicious range of freshly prepared dishes from our selection of festive. It lies between the city of st albans and the village of wheathampstead. The village and the surrounding area are wellserved by local bus routes, with 26 local bus services operating in and around wheathampstead, providing easy access to st albans, as well as a whole host of neighbouring towns. 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. Born in the midseventeenth century, ferrers was a scion of a respectable and wealthy family, and heir to a considerable estate in hertfordshire. Wicked lady, pub and bars in wheathampstead, hertfordshire. This new years eve, i had the pleasure to perform for the diners at the wicked lady in wheathampstead. Katherine ferrers, the wicked lady the devils work in hertfordshire. This wellknown rhyme concerns the whereabouts of treasure stolen by the wicked lady, katherine ferrers.
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 indulge in truly. Nomansland common sometimes simply called no mans land is an area of common land in hertfordshire, england to the south of harpenden and the southwest of wheathampstead. Both book and film contain most of the salient points of the legend, although. Jay hollis reveals the afterlife of a notorious 17th century highwaywoman known as the wicked lady. Lady katherine ferrers managed to continue in her wicked ways for seven years. Now her former home is up for sale, katherines story is being told again. We welcome the help of all users to contribute to this important campaigning project. For larger bookings, functions and events, or if you have a specific query, we would recommend speaking to a member of the team. This page provides a location for information about early families of wheathampstead. 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.
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. A family history written by herbert fanshawe in 1927, which draws heavily on the memoirs of richard fanshawes wife. The wicked lady is not far from the pyo, and both the pub name and the menu sounded pretty good to me. Our dining area is perfectly equipped with lots of quiet corners, spacious tables, and intimate spaces to accommodate your booking. Translation of section of domesday book which refers to wheathampstead 1086. Eventually, she was shot as she tried to rob a family leaving an inn. King hall names her protagonist lady barbara skelton of maryiott cells rather than markyate cell, her lover the notorious highwayman captain jackson.
Situated in wheathampstead, close to st albans, the wicked lady is just an 11 minute drive from harpenden train station. Wicked lady, a pub and bar in wheathampstead, hertfordshire. Enjoy a perfectly delightful christmas 2019 at the wicked lady. You can learn more about how to change your settings here, where youll also find our cookie policy.
An eighteenyearold aristocrat took to the roads as a highwaywoman in the 17th century. From starters and sandwiches to hearty main courses and pizzas, our lunchtime dishes are perfect for long lazy lunches, catching up with friends, enjoying a leisurely day out, and everything in between. Hertfordshire has its share of villainesses, as well as heroines, and chief among them is the wicked lady, katherine ferrers. It is a remake of the 1945 film of the same name, which was one of the popular series of gainsborough melodramas. 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. Katherine ferrers is the subject of a popular hertfordshire legend told briefly below. The house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up for sale. They were fully booked inside, but were doing table service outside, where they were having a summer party. The anglosaxon farmers expanded by clearing of woodland. 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. However, there is no real historical evidence to support the legend. 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. Ferrers 16341660 was an orphan, married at 14 to her stepfathers nephew, who then took control of her fortune and used it.
Her ghost still haunts the neighbourhood and to this day she is known as the wicked lady. In 1970, doug payne, owner of the wicked lady pub in wheathampstead. It was screened out of competition at the 1983 cannes film festival. By doing so, this site may not function as we use cookies as part of many features on it.
The house that was home to a very wicked lady is now up. Ours is a beautifully restored pub with a story or two to tell. The ghost of the wicked lady haunts nomansland common. Well, not a lot but her ghost might be another matter. The wicked lady ph dyke lane wheathampstead, hertfordshire al4 8el. Drop by the wicked lady in wheathampstead and youll discover a sanctuary of specialist drinks, freshly cooked food and eclectic furnishings. 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.
In the last ice age a glacier dammed the river which then flowed from dunstable south of sandridge into st albans vale, creating a. Margaret lockwood as the wicked lady, 1945 gainsborough pictures. At her home, she had had a secret room built into the kitchen so she could come and. Serving great food with a wide range of wines, gin cocktails and ales.
It seems most likely that the wicked lady legend is a product of nineteenth century romantic fiction, rather than historical fact, perhaps spurred on. Katherine ferrers the wicked lady lady by day highwayman by night. A great evening with diners enjoying a 6 course meal, an amazing singer and of course some. 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. Wheathampstead, hertfordshire history, beautiful photos.
His wicked lady by ruth ann nordin nook book ebook. Book a table online the wicked lady, st albans near. The wicked lady were counting down to valentines day. 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. The wicked lady is a 1983 britishamerican drama film directed by michael winner and starring faye dunaway, alan bates, john gielgud, denholm elliott, and hugh millais.
The wicked lady wheathampstead, st albans bookatable. A waggon trundles out of st albans, carrying supplies for an inn at gustard wood, near wheathampstead. Reserve a table at the wicked lady, st albans on tripadvisor. According to popular legend, she was also the wicked lady, a highwaywoman who terrorised the english. With a sizeable terrace for lazy, sundrenched dining in mild weather, and views of the river, the steakhouse enjoys an informal, laidback atmosphere. Lady katherine ferrers was the inspiration for the 1945 film the wicked lady, starring margaret lockwood and james.
The wicked lady public house food hygiene rating from st. 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. Indeed, a pub by the name of the wicked lady stands at the end of. The wicked lady gastro pub wheathampstead, st albans. The wicked lady is named for lady katherine ferrers, a 17thcentury highwaywoman active in the wheathampstead area. Mason, lockwood and arliss involvement in the movie adaptation was announced in november of that year. Both book and film contain most of the salient points of the legend, although they clearly embellish the account. Check the wicked lady in wheathampstead, nomansland farm on cylex and find. If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through seller support.
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