Sulgrave Club is thrilled to announce a very special speaker in The Village Hall on Saturday 25th October 2025 at 7.30pm.
The Legendary Culworth Gang featuring William Abbot, Sulgrave Church Warden and Highwayman. An illustrated talk.
Richard Blacklee, amateur historian and author gives a chilling insight into just one of the fascinating stories he has uncovered in the Northamptonshire area.
In the late 18th century, the legendary and notorious Culworth Gang, engaged in poaching, housebreaking, and highway robbery in the local South Northamptonshire area.
Most highwaymen had relatively short careers, but because of their careful planning the Culworth Gang’s reign of terror lasted for almost twenty years. However, the law finally caught up with them and they were charged with 47 robberies and other offences. Find out what fate had in store for them on 25th October and don’t miss this great speaker.
Tickets cost £10, which includes a reception glass of wine, and can be bought on-line by going to: ticketsource.co.uk/the-sulgrave-club.
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