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Murder Mystery Dinner - The White Lady of Willingham
The small village of Willingham, on the eastern slopes of Dartmoor was home to the Legend of the White Lady. It was said that, during the 17th Century, a young country girl, Janet Humphries. had been driven from her home by an evil landlord, one Richard Cabell of Buckfastleigh, and that she had died from exposure on the edge of the moor during a terrific thunderstorm. She was buried in the graveyard of the village church, St Andrews.
Cabell was buried in a tomb at Holy Trinity Church in Buckfastleigh and it is said that anyone who puts their fingers through the grill of his tomb will have them bitten off by the devil.
From that time to this, it was also said that anyone who caught sight of the White Lady would meet with a terrible fate.
Such was the case for Sir Thomas Bowden, who was found dead by a gate on the path leading from the Church out onto the open moor. He had told his family and friends that he had seen the White Lady. Was it a Ghost at work or was it something more human An investigator was tasked with solving the mystery and he gathers his suspects at the village pub, the Red Lion and calls on the other guests to help him. He is determined to get to the truth before evening is over.
The Menu for the evening
Starter - Carrot and Coriander Soup with Croutons
Main - Moroccan Chicken and apricot served with giant Couscous and a flat bread OR Plant based Moroccan Chicken and apricot served with giant Couscous and a flatbread
Dessert - Lemon Tart OR Vegan Ice-Cream
Please be aware that the menu is set and we may not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements. Parties with less than 4 persons may be sharing with other parties. Please email your menu choices to info@exmouthpavilion.co.uk or call 01395 222477
Cabell was buried in a tomb at Holy Trinity Church in Buckfastleigh and it is said that anyone who puts their fingers through the grill of his tomb will have them bitten off by the devil.
From that time to this, it was also said that anyone who caught sight of the White Lady would meet with a terrible fate.
Such was the case for Sir Thomas Bowden, who was found dead by a gate on the path leading from the Church out onto the open moor. He had told his family and friends that he had seen the White Lady. Was it a Ghost at work or was it something more human An investigator was tasked with solving the mystery and he gathers his suspects at the village pub, the Red Lion and calls on the other guests to help him. He is determined to get to the truth before evening is over.
The Menu for the evening
Starter - Carrot and Coriander Soup with Croutons
Main - Moroccan Chicken and apricot served with giant Couscous and a flat bread OR Plant based Moroccan Chicken and apricot served with giant Couscous and a flatbread
Dessert - Lemon Tart OR Vegan Ice-Cream
Please be aware that the menu is set and we may not be able to accommodate all dietary requirements. Parties with less than 4 persons may be sharing with other parties. Please email your menu choices to info@exmouthpavilion.co.uk or call 01395 222477
Wednesday 18 Oct 2023
Exmouth Pavilion
Esplanade
Exmouth Devon EX8 2AZ
7pm for 7.30 Sit down Tickets £29.50
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Exmouth Pavilion
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