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Nethertown
Nethertown has a close historical
relationship with Hamstall Ridware, which is
the ‘upper’ to its ‘nether’, along the
Blithe. It is possible that Nethertown was
the site of fords across the Trent and there
is speculation that a causeway could have
run from the low ground by the Trent to
higher ground above Hamstall Ridware.
In more recent times there was a public
house there, the Old Golden Cup, which was
very popular among fishermen who regularly
visited it by boating along the Trent.
However, it was delicensed in 1905 for
continual brawling among its customers! One
story tells of a customer who hanged himself
in the barns across the road after such a
fracas. The buildings have since been
converted to residential dwellings. In 1850
Edward Dicken is listed as ‘beer retailer’
at Nethertown and later directories give the
establishment’s name as the Golden Cup. A
record exists of the inaugural meeting of
the Lord Leigh Company of the Oddfellows
Friendly Society held there in 1888. It was
still operational in 1912 but not in 1916.
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Latest news
Meetings
1st February: The Society was privileged to have Ian Wykes,
Cultural Environment Group Leader for Staffs Co Council speaking about
the Staffordshire Hoard (a change from the advertised subject)
1st March: Randle Knight gave a very interesting talk on
William Salt and his Library
17th April: Members enjoyed a tour of Hamstall Ridware
village and church, led by Sarah Elsom and David Rudge
15th May: David Wilkinson led members on a very interesting
walking tour of Alrewas
12th June: Members enjoyed a visit to Blithfield Hall and
Church, which was a great success.
3rd July: Members marked the 20th Anniversary of the
Society with a celebration at the Gatehouse, Mavesyn Ridware, by
permission of Sunny and Mark Eades. A champagne buffet was held on
a lovely sunny day and many old members travelled some distance to be
present. Entertain was provided by the Early Music Man, Terry Carter.
4th October: The winter season commenced with a very
interesting talk on the Wartime Camps on Cannock Chase given by Ian
Wykes.
1st November: Dr John Hunt talked to members on 'Knights in
Local Society'.
5th December: Dr Pam Sambrook gave an intersting talk on
'The History of Oatcakes' which was followed by a Christmas Buffet
10th January: AGM of Society, followed by a fascinating
talk by Alan Harvey, who was a member of the diving team on the Mary
Rose.
7th February: Professor Timothy Peters gave an interesting
talk about the Nature of the Madness of King George III.
7th March: David Budden spoke eloquently about the history
of St Matthew's Hospital, Burntwood, where he was a Pharmacist.Click on any Programme link for details of these and
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