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Walkern, Church End c.1960
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Walkern was the home of Joan Wenham, one of the last witches to be prosecuted in England. There are many accounts of the case, but one interesting version says that it hinged on her ability to fly. The judge dismissed the charge of witchcraft, and challenged anybody to prove that flying was illegal. Eventually, Joan went to live at Gilston and died at Hertingfordbury in 1730.

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A Selection of Memories from Walkern

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Cousin Owen Barker

When at gran clements used to visit from walkern to stevenage 50 years ago-primcroteau@aol.com
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Added 16 August 2014

The Walkern Weir
Last year, as part of a two month trip from New Zealand, in mid September, my wife and I made a pilgrimage to Walkern, the place of my paternal ancestors. During the war I was taken by my mother and grandfather to Clay End, near Walkern where we stayed for a few days to avoid the bombing in London. I don't remember but I was told by my mother that I fell into a weir and had to be rescued by my grandfather. We ...see more
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