The Silent Woman Pub
Coldharbour Wareham Dorset.
The venue for a lunch with my old classmates from 50 years ago, some of whom you can see making their goodbyes in the photo.
A bit from the website
"Once a smugglers haunt, legend has it that an "unusual" Landlady (one who talked too much, heaven forbid!) gave away the smugglers' secrets in Wareham market place. Fearful of capture by the ever-present Excise Men, the smugglers silenced her by cutting out her tongue, thus creating that unique phenomenon "The Silent Woman". We aim to continue some of the traditions started by our predecesors, generations ago, albeit with a 21st Century twist!!"
The Silent Woman Pub
Coldharbour Wareham Dorset.
The venue for a lunch with my old classmates from 50 years ago, some of whom you can see making their goodbyes in the photo.
A bit from the website
"Once a smugglers haunt, legend has it that an "unusual" Landlady (one who talked too much, heaven forbid!) gave away the smugglers' secrets in Wareham market place. Fearful of capture by the ever-present Excise Men, the smugglers silenced her by cutting out her tongue, thus creating that unique phenomenon "The Silent Woman". We aim to continue some of the traditions started by our predecesors, generations ago, albeit with a 21st Century twist!!"