28/08/2024
Some may have noticed the "interesting" post we put up earlier in the week with regard to a potential Toby Jug featuring King Charles III and his magnificent ears (which would make the handles).
It`s fair to say we have not being inundated with local potters wanting to make this masterpiece.
But we`ve not given up on that one.
Anyway, nobody made any comments about King Charles III not being the King who features on our fabulous aging sign outside the pub.
That honour belongs to the medieval King John (king between 1199 - 1216).
King John is mostly famous for two things.
Firstly, he signed the Magna Carta. An act that most acknowledge is significant with regard to the movement to the traditional freedom`s that we hold dear in this country.
Secondly, he allegedly lost his treasure in the Wash. Reputedly, fairly close to Wisbech.
That treasure has never been found. But we suspect that this alleged incident is why he is the king on the sign outside the Kings Head?
Anyway, some may not know but there is a relatively prolific historical author called Diane Carlton Smith.
She wrote a book about King John losing his treasure "In the Wash" and she has written numerous other historical novels with a local setting.
These are well worth a look.
Wisbech has so much fascinating history on it`s doorstep.
And the Kings Head is very much part of that.
Remember, all will be welcome, every Friday night to pop in and enjoy a drink and a chat and talk about anything.
