Tales from English Folklore #5: The Wronged Lady of Okehampton

A local legend in the Devon village of Okehampton tells of a murderous woman, doomed to pay an eternal penance for her alleged sins. Join two Victorian gentlemen as they are given a guided tour, and hear the spine-chilling tale of Lady Mary Howard...
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[@dantemcedgelord8168]

“For this recipe, you will need: a pinch of cyanide, and a wealthy husband”

[@joyjones8231]

Sounds like the og comfort food.

[@irishime]

Preferably served after a long day....

[@trojanette8345]

.....plus an ample dose of allspice and black pepper

[@tomemeornottomeme1864]

I didn’t wanna like it because it was at 333

[@dantemcedgelord8168]

To Meme or Not To Meme “perfectly balanced, as all things should be”

[@idraote]

This time our Mrs Crocombe nearly had the scene stolen by the pitch black hound of cuteness...

[@alexiatr]

I know🐕😍🐕😍🐕😍

[@MJK1965]

🐶🌿

[@Yvkichan]

almost...

[@AudoricArt]

NEARLY...

[@maggers2580]

I think that is her really pet too. I see it on her Instagram page always

[@mariamarienko2638]

May I say that the storyteller has such a beautiful voice? Now I want an audiobook read by him!

[@ASLEFshrugged]

I'll ask Simon next time I see him. Any requests?

[@trojanette8345]

I could be wrong but it may be, Professor Hutton's voice that we hear. Does anyone else agree?

[@ASLEFshrugged]

@@trojanette8345 wrong I'm afraid. The narrator is one of the male actors in the video. He also writes the scripts. Talented chap.

[@mariamarienko2638]

@@ASLEFshrugged I thought it would be great to have these tales as an audiobook.

[@rowansidhe3239]

Maria Marienko you should check out horror narrator Dr. Creepen! I actually thought this narrator was him the first time I listened. he has an extremely similar voice and cadence.

[@kirstenpaff8946]

New headcanon: Mrs. Crocombe likes to go on holiday in the Devon countryside, dress up as the village crazy lady, and mess with the visiting upper crust. It's her way to blow off some steam and raise funds for her retirement.

[@yoginc]

Plot twist: she really is the ghost of lady Mary of okehampton

[@violetbrown2372]

For her obviously animated story telling, she deserved more than a coin, give that woman, paper!

[@dakat1726]

You can't wish upon her waiting to receive "making soup for the poor" when she retires

[@pistachiobaklava1216]

Oh my, Mrs. Crocombe is a very busy bee! Remember when she saved The King?

[@hensmom6473]

Mrs. C gets around!

[@henriettalaimmortelle8523]

shes the immortal time traveller called the Cook or the nun.

[@inisipisTV]

Because she's the real Dr. Who

[@violetbrown2372]

@Sarah Hamilfan She's a woman of many talents, is our Mrs. Crocombe!

[@DangerWrap]

How many job she has? A chef, maid, nun, fisherwoman, and a serial killer.

[@Inkydog]

I'd love to hear more English folklore here!

[@EnglishHeritage]

Then stay tuned, Joseph! Episode 6 coming soon...

[@inisipisTV]

@@EnglishHeritage Oh, jolly good.

[@babyrat8364]

Joseph Armes Me too

[@TheCynedd]

Kathy Hipperson is a brilliant talent; I love everything she does.

[@EnglishHeritage]

We quite agree!

[@Vassi_Drakonov]

For this recipe, you'll need: 1. Poisoned wine 2. A wealthy father 3. The bones of four dead husbands 4. A hound Sorry for the dark joke, people. Anyway, much love to Kathy Hipperson.

[@JadeStrawberry]

Excellent story telling. Sort of a cross between if Masterpiece Theatre met Tim Burton. The acting was great, especially you, Kathy.

[@SmittenKitten.]

That's the cutest hellhound I've ever seen!

[@gabrieladerre2862]

Right! I'd let the poor boy ride in the coach with me. One blade of grass is hardly enough to eat for an active pup! I feel like the dog is getting the bad end of the deal here! He didn't kill any husbands! Yet he has to run after the murderess, as she rides in comfort and style, and then eat a blade of grass each night to end her curse. The injustice! 😂

[@SmittenKitten.]

@@gabrieladerre2862 It's a terrible injustice!! Such a good boy deserves more than a silly blade of grass! :D

[@AKayfabe]

But but but. ... it’s Mrs Crocombe. I just have difficulty seeing Kathy as anyone else

[@christinethornhill]

Me , also .

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

I came here actually wondering if I'd see yet another incarnation of Mrs. Crocombe. 😄

[@girlpals]

Same 😂😂

[@edstella]

"I like to keep my skulls in my satchel when walking the grounds near Okehampton, as is the proper and Victorian way. But I suppose other specters may want to carry them in a rucksack. As for me, I like doing it the *proper* way."

[@tyrsmyra68]

Mrs Crocombe is only helping them make this video!

[@elle-izalogan9372]

What a nice surprise to see the lovely Kathy Hipperson in a different role. 😍 You are quite a talented actress, Madame, and I hope to see many more English Heritage history videos. This is one of the most interesting channels on KZbin; and I'm not even of English heritage.

[@Liverpoollassie]

Same

[@EnglishHeritage]

We're so pleased you enjoy the channel, Elle-Iza!

[@EnglishHeritage]

Lots of you have been asking about the illustrations that feature in this series. They're the work of artist and illustrator Clive Hicks-Jenkins, who has also worked on our forthcoming book of new folktale, myth and legend, titled These Our Monsters: www.english-heritageshop.org.uk/books-media/these-our-monsters-the-english-heritage-book-of-new-folktale-myth-and-legend You can see more of Clive's work, and a video about how he produced our interactive myths map, at www.english-heritage.org.uk/tellingtales

[@jelloled]

And legends say that after this video, Lady Braybrooke found a fingernail in one of Mrs Crocombes pies

[@bun04y]

a meat pie perchance?

[@jelloled]

@@bun04y yeah like mrs Lovett's beautiful meat pies, courtesy of Sweeney Todd

[@dawnschaeffer5728]

How DO these rumors get started! It was actually a dog hair in the pudding.

[@jelloled]

@@dawnschaeffer5728 now THAT is just evil, with all the meat from those plump chaps walking around, and you go for the cutsie wittle doggo? 👎

[@ludwigvanbeethoven5176]

@@jelloled its fop...finest in the shop or perhaps sheperds pie peppered with actual sheperd on top?

[@DAYBROK3]

As someone who has become a widow twice, I can see how it would be easy to start rumours like this.

[@carolhaycock7419]

Wonderful tales, very interesting. In this case, it shows the versatility of Kathy as an actress. Although, I think of her most often as Mrs. Crocombe.

[@raraavis7782]

That’s an odd curse, indeed. Especially the part with the dog and the blade of grass.

[@ladeeeeM]

Rara Avis yep, it’s a curse that will never be completed, so she’s forever doomed.

[@joyjones8231]

I mean have you ever tried landscaping,it is its own form of eternal sweaty hades,

[@user-pc8du2ol3b]

I visit okehampton every few months to see my grandparent. I'll try and spot her next time I'm down there ;)

[@rhijulbec1]

Oh yes, do! And please let us know if you see her! Have you visited the castle? I'm in Canada. We are a "new" country so we have none of the rich history of Europe and the UK. I'm always just blown away when they speak of a castle from the 10th ~ 11th century or a church that's been in use for 400 years! We just don't have that here. Jenn 💖 in Canada 🇨🇦

[@Liverpoollassie]

And tell her im a big fam if mrs crocombes

[@bbth667]

I live here!

[@JaneDoe-ci3gj]

Well isn't that the cutest hellhound I ever saw!😘🐕 Love the actress aka mrs Crocombe and the other actors and the professor at the end. 😊👍

[@annjones3672]

Ahh Mrs. Crocombe, you Sorceress you! Cook by day and villainess by night! Your hell hound is a good looking pup!

[@tom_something]

I clicked as soon as I saw the thumbnail of Kathy Hipperson. How could I pass up the opportunity to see her play another character?

[@erikastoddert2655]

Oooh, now it's Creepy Mrs. Crocombe! More tales, please!

[@TarmaHartley]

YES PLEASE! This was AWESOME! :)

[@myramadd6651]

Mrs. Crocombe being all spooky!

[@KanishQQuotes]

Punishing those who dare make puddings in a turbot kettle

[@lmolinaherrera]

Perfect for these autumn evenings

[@rachelball1174]

What a wonderful presentation. And I thoroughly enjoyed Kathy's acting in this.

[@jermaine1998]

Omg please more ghostly tales of England 😍

[@inisipisTV]

I hope they would have something really delightful for Halloween.

[@FrugalOverFifty]

Love the way the story was portrayed, and love Professor Hutton!

[@DrKAli-un5lt]

Kathy is like dough for how she adapts the shape of every character she's given.

[@MossyMozart]

@rip Natsuki - Acting!

[@deusexrockina]

Omg please make this an ongoing series or at least do more for October omg amazing video love English Heritage! Ugh Mrs. Crocombe is a snatched queen as usual. 💀🖤

[@EnglishHeritage]

Thanks Rhiannon, we're glad you enjoyed it! Stay tuned for episode 6 soon...

[@naufalhendriawan7108]

I'm Indonesian and I really like watching this channel. About this folklore, it's second content that i really like after mrs crocombe cooked with victorian style. Big love from Indonesia!

[@nevem5010]

I love the level of creepiness of this. Not so creepy it freaks me out, but prompting a lovely shiver down the spine! And with a touch of wistfulness, mischief, and magic. Thanks and well done to everyone involved. ✨🍁

[@kck9742]

For this tale you will need...

[@galvs8176]

The art is lovely in this series. I love that we get to explore other sites we wouldn't otherwise see. And I love learning about the local folk tales... Thanks English Heritage! :)

[@EnglishHeritage]

We're glad you like it! The art is the work of Clive Hicks-Jenkins, who also illustrated our interactive online map of folklore: mythsmap.english-heritage.org.uk

[@ladeeeeM]

That was really interesting! Thanks English Heritage. P.S do Lord and Lady Braybroke know that Mrs Crocombe moonlights as a guide at Okehampton Castle? 🤔😂

[@MossyMozart]

@Amina Jane Ishaq - "Moonlight" being the key word!

[@rebecagudino]

I love seeing Mrs Crocombe acting as other characters but still the best at cooking

[@helenel4126]

How DARE anyone wrong Mrs Crocombe! No pudding for them!

[@KanishQQuotes]

They shall be boiled inside a turbot kettle

[@jakryk]

I'd love to see more episodes like this that explore the legends of England.

[@EnglishHeritage]

Our next episode is coming soon - stay tuned!

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

Great work. Love how you put in the tale then explain afterwards. Fun job!

[@rachelcollins8158]

Wow the cook has chilling range. Absolutely love the actress. She is amazing.

[@gccwang24]

Kathy Hipperson: (plays a variety of characters in her work as a historical interpreter) The Internet: Mrs. Crocombe!!!

[@normamoore7024]

Oh! Hello dear Prof. Hutton! Pleasure to see you.❤️

[@paranormalinvestgations]

Wonderful tale !!!

[@TracyD2]

Yes! More of these please. For the upcoming season. 👻

[@mirandamom1346]

What fun! But I think the dog stole the show!

[@b_uppy]

Love a good storytime...

[@christinethornhill]

God bless Mrs C. , please grant some other lassies a chance to show their talents ! Pray forgive me , Mrs.C. ❤️

[@triparnabanerjee3560]

The music in the background goes beautifully in accordance with the explanation in the videos, i love every video of this channel so much -Love from India:)

[@vinnieryd]

It’s always a good time to spend watching this amazing KZbin channel. I really like these stories and how they are interpreted and explained. Thank you and keep teaching us please 🌸

[@ceticismonet1]

Mrs Crocombe é Uatu, the Watcher. She is present in all stories, in all time lines. She is the guardian of the Time Stone

[@erinrobinson3158]

These are so fun to watch...love them!!🧐😊

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

I love the folklore videos! More of these and Prof. Hutton, please!

[@EnglishHeritage]

Next episode coming very soon, Ellen! Be sure to subscribe.

[@ellenkarlsson9490]

@@EnglishHeritage I'm subsribed!! Wouldn't dream of not being. What if I miss a cooking video. 😱😅

[@bethanyc4221]

Mrs Crocombe is even more my hero now. What a queen.

[@rcoulton841]

omg this was done so well! the way the narrator and the actress sold this story!

[@fofitorres9137]

great work....and Mrs C what a treat

[@RebeckaSarkozy]

Just in time for Halloween! Great historic content! Thank you xx

[@BagelBunny]

Wonderful !!! May I have some more, please ???

[@cynicalnina]

I really really REALLY love these. I've been subbed to this channel for almost two years now and I have to say, it's my favorite to go to when I want a little taste of what it was like in this era. My favorite are the cooking shows.

[@motherlessgoat72]

Does anybody else find the melody strangely calming and beautiful?

[@suem6004]

Great pre Halloween season story. Love, love, love your folktale stories. More, please.

[@mika9937]

"oh you have scared me. Now you have finally arrived, today we will marinate a dead body"

[@ddawn23]

Came for the Kathy Hipperson, did not leave disappointed.

[@raikiss2478]

???: for Halloween recipe, you will need:

[@annam.addison2129]

Very Good telling of this tale which is new to me. Wonderful!

[@bobknob5819]

Kathy is just pure gold

[@ceciliaspears161]

YAY! I've so been looking forward to another! ^_^ My favorite yet!!!

[@auri94240]

Thank you for this video ; this is as always a pleasure to learn through English Heritage.

[@takayanagi-senseissurprise2104]

I’m so focused about that dog! It’s so cute!

[@Jennifer_MB]

Kathy, you are such an excellent actress!

[@tiffanyr134]

I still don't know how I came upon this channel all those months ago but I really enjoy it lol This one is very well done, I like that it was explained afterwards too. And the dog was so cute!

[@galacz4019]

I love these, they're so interesting! Keep up the good work!

[@yivelihumekaa9523]

Please feature more local legends. I'm feeling the halloween vibe. Halloween is coming! Please do a halloween special. Thanks.

[@blissgirl9052]

Oh my goodness, so thoroughly enjoyable. That Mrs. C does spend her days off in the oddest fashion. Also -- bring back the doggy!

[@debbieboring3422]

Thanks looking forward to the next one.

[@mainers9618]

So intriguing to see Mrs Crocombe outside the kitchen.

[@fookdatchit4245]

This channel is so unique, I love it. TYVM

[@Black.Rabbit_]

This was so cool~☆ It was so well directed~☆

[@serenenightful]

So she went through four husbands, unusual but other people did that too..we don’t know all the details. The hellhound was a nice touch. She’s probably just some minor noble who was blessed with good health

[@daisyxfaith]

Love it!!! More of this please!

[@laurametheny1008]

Fabulous! Love the variety. But I did sort of expect...look for😘...an apron to materialize lol! Thank you EH🎃💯🇬🇧

[@lupeflores9093]

The editing is top notch as always

[@ssg8051]

Most excellent storytelling and video interpretation. Cheers, Ardith

[@minaly22]

Hello Mrs Crocombe, fancy seeing you here

[@TheTamelie1]

I love these stories 💕

[@mr.novotny4346]

I love the MCCU (Mrs Crocombre Cinematic Universe)

[@mm-tu4dd]

Bravo! I absolutely adore Ms Hipperson.. is that her personal dog?

[@violetbrown2372]

the animation is epic!

[@nour5545]

I love this series

[@rosannapp7517]

This could perfectly be Cradle of Filth lyrics, love it haha

[@bageldispenser175]

It's just like Constance Hatchaway from Disneyland's Haunted Mansion ride! I am loving this lady's story!

[@river-vq9vw]

I am not even British, but I do love this Chanel ❤🍀

[@leticiaferreiranetto3996]

I love these videos!

[@shellbug3100]

Best channel ever!!

[@HamCubes]

This is exquisitely done! 👌

[@natalieroberts2439]

I love this! Please keep the ghost stories coming up to Halloween!

[@akai2345]

I enjoyed this video and enjoy seeing Kathy playing other characters, her talents show. I also enjoyed the part of the historian at the end giving us some history on the folklore. The power of rumors, the common folk making up stuff, eventually a "lie" repeated a thousand times becomes a fact when everybody around the subject is repeating what "must be the truth". I wonder what other things in folklore / tales were born due to people misinterpreting someone's else's life. I'd be like "Oi, mind your business.".

[@TheNetymags]

Love this serious!

[@teganl6032]

Beautiful visuals!

[@a.dinillah5562]

Wow my baby doesnt even blink while watching this story.. simply remarkable haha

[@BunnaySango]

Super spoopy story, random shot of doggo eating grass.

[@hectorbrown656]

It's good to see Kathy playing so many different roles .