If you’ve listened to the fifth episode of the podcast, you’ll know that Dick Turpin the highwayman travelled around the country a fair bit. Eri has been to a few places that try to lay claim to a connection to the infamous criminal, some of them more dubious than others. Just for fun, Eri would love to build up a record of everywhere claiming those connections. If you’ve ever been told by a pub landlord that Dick Turpin slept/drank/sneezed in the pub, I’d love for you to add it to the tally. Bonus points if they’re claiming a haunting – because lets be fair, he would be one of the busiest ghosts in the world if he was everywhere people said he was…
To submit an entry to the Turpin Tally, please email unexpectedessex@gmail.com with the Subject Line: Turpin Tally!
The Official Turpin Tally:
The Bluebell Inn – Hempstead, Essex
Apparent birthplace of Dick Turpin. Sadly closed, but maybe it will reopen.
Dick Turpin’s Cottage – Thaxted, Essex
Alleged residence of Dick Turpin next to the Guildhall on Stony Lane.
Thaxted Festival Office – Thaxted, Essex
Prior to being used for the administration of the Thaxted Festival, this building was a butcher’s shop that back in the day was apparently where Dick Turpin did his butchery apprenticeship.
