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Lady Katherine Ferrers — Lady Katherine Fanshaw (née Ferrers) (4 May, 1634 c.13 June, 1660) was, according to popular legend, the Wicked Lady , a highwaywoman who terrorised Nomansland common in the English county of Hertfordshire in the 17th century before bleeding to… … Wikipedia
Mary Bryant — This article is about the convict Mary Bryant. For the movie, see The Incredible Journey of Mary Bryant. Mary Bryant Occupation Highwaywoman Spouse William Bryant(1758 1791) Parents Grace Broad William Broad Children Charlotte Bryant(1988 1991)… … Wikipedia
Newgate Prison — For the Irish prison of the same name, see Newgate Prison, Dublin. For the prison in East Granby, Connecticut, see Old Newgate Prison. Newgate, the old city gate and prison … Wikipedia
Harpenden — infobox UK place country = England latitude = 51.8175 longitude = 0.3524 official name = Harpenden population = 30,000 shire district= St Albans shire county = Hertfordshire region = East of England constituency westminster= Hitchin and Harpenden … Wikipedia
Markyate — Coordinates: 51°50′10″N 0°27′18″W / 51.836°N 0.455°W / 51.836; 0.455 … Wikipedia
Isla St Clair — (born May 2, 1952), born Isabella Margaret Dyce, is a Scottish singer, actress and former game show co host.Early careerShe was born in Grangemouth, central Scotland, in 1952. Her mother, Zetta, sang in folk clubs and wrote songs. The family… … Wikipedia
Sovay — is a traditional English folk song (Roud # 7) about a young woman who dresses as a highwayman in order to test her lover. The name Sovay is probably a corruption of Sophie or Sylvie both of which appear instead in some versions of the song.… … Wikipedia
Wicked Lady — may refer to:* The Wicked Lady , a 1945 film starring Margaret Lockwood, and a 1983 remake * Wicked Lady, a 17th century English highwaywoman, whose story was the basis for the films, believed to be Lady Katherine Ferrers * The Wicked Lady (Tony… … Wikipedia
Ferrers — may refer to:People;Notable people *Charles Vere Ferrers Townshend, (1861–1924), British army general *Elizabeth Ferrers, (c.1250 – c.1300), daughter of William de Ferrers, 5th Earl of Derby *George Ferrers, (1500? – 1579), Member of Parliament… … Wikipedia
Nomansland, Hertfordshire — For other uses, see No Man s Land (disambiguation). Nomansland common Nomansland Common (sometimes simply called No Man s Land) is an area of common land in Hertfordshire, England to the south of Harpenden and the south west of Wheathampstead… … Wikipedia
