The Haunch of Venison - Online Talk by Ruby Vitorino Moody

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In this online talk Ruby Vitorino will discuss the rich history and hauntings of the 'iconic' Haunch of Venison English pub.

The Haunch of Venison, Salisbury, is an English pub where the over-used adjective 'iconic' is truly justified as a description. It has stood for centuries in the heart of Salisbury, opposite the Poultry Cross, on the edge of the city's chartered market, and neighbouring the graveyard of St Thomas's Church. Its stuccoed front, sandwiched between two black and white beamed buildings, and its Edwardian pewter-topped bar, are familiar from engravings paintings and photographs from over the years.

But how many people know its history? From whom was the building erected? Who owned it? Who lived there? Who worked there? And who drank there?

What happened to the real severed hand? Did Churchill visit the pub? Who were some of the celebrities who have frequently visited over the years? And do ghosts really exist? Whilst we can't know for sure, Ruby has included many eyewitness accounts from customers and staff of the Haunch of Venison who are now certain they can!

This is the first talk Ruby has done since her book 'The Haunch of Venison, Salisbury: an A-Z History' launched.

£9 Members; £12 Non-Members
Pre-booking essential - this is a fundraising talk for Salisbury Museum (registered charity no 289850)