Ilchester Collection

Wise woman at Ilchester, Somerset
At Ilchester, Somerset, a local wise woman uses weird rituals to treat cattle for foot and mouth disease

The Cow Inn, Ilchester, Somerset
The Cow Inn, Ilchester, Yeovil, Somerset, England. Date: 1930s

Ilchester early 1900s

The Earl of Ilchester (colour litho)
612753 The Earl of Ilchester (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Ilchester, Fifth Earl, 22 July 1882)

Photograph of Ilchester Arms Inn, Shepton Mallet, Somerset. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

How a wise woman charmed away the foot and mouth disease near Ilchester (engraving)
736223 How a wise woman charmed away the foot and mouth disease near Ilchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Somersetshire Archaeological Society (engraving)
1097301 Somersetshire Archaeological Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Somersetshire Archaeological Society)

Public arms: Ilchester; Altringham; Wells; Wexford; Musselburgh (engraving)
6008966 Public arms: Ilchester; Altringham; Wells; Wexford; Musselburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving)
1595516 For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: For Faith and Freedom, by Walter Besant)

Manuscript Letter from William-Fox Strangways to Antonio Bertoloni, 1839. [Letter in Italian, discussing botany]

BA Bath, BA22 8
BA22 8

Ilchester / Whitehall
MARY, COUNTESS OF ILCHESTER (nee Dawson) Irish aristocracy daughter of 1st Earl of Dartrey; married 5th Earl of Ilchester in 1872 Date: -

Lady Susan O brien - 1
LADY SUSAN O BRIEN (nee Strangeways) daughter of the first earl of Ilchester, wife of the actor William O Brien. Date: 1744 - 1827

LORD ILCHESTERs SWANNERY, ABBOTSBURY, DORSET, UK, 1883: 1. Feeding the Swans. 2. Swans Nesting. 3. The Fleet

Lady Susan O brien - 2
LADY SUSAN O BRIEN (nee Strangeways) daughter of the first earl of Ilchester, wife of the actor William O Brien, with her dog

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Ilchester, a quaint village nestled in the heart of Somerset, holds within its history a tapestry of intriguing tales. Wise women have long been revered in Ilchester for their ancient knowledge and mystical abilities. Their wisdom has guided generations through the twists and turns of life. The Cow Inn stands as a testament to Ilchester's rich heritage. With its rustic charm and warm hospitality, it has been a gathering place for locals and travelers alike since time immemorial. Step inside this historic establishment and be transported back to the early 1900s, where laughter echoed through its walls. In those days, Ilchester was adorned with picturesque scenes that captured the essence of rural England. The Earl himself commissioned a vibrant color lithograph showcasing the beauty that surrounded his estate. It serves as an everlasting reminder of the idyllic landscapes that once graced this enchanting village. But not all stories from it can purely aesthetic; some carry deeper significance. A photograph captures the bustling atmosphere at the Arms Inn in nearby Shepton Mallet during times when foot-and-mouth disease plagued livestock across England, and is said that a wise woman from Ilchester charmed away this devastating illness with her ancient remedies - an act forever etched into local folklore. Beyond these captivating anecdotes lies evidence of scholarly pursuits within Somersetshire Archaeological Society's engravings - proof that even amidst tranquil surroundings, intellectual curiosity thrived in Ilchester. Public arms emblazoned with names like Altringham, Wells, Wexford, Musselburgh remind us that while small in size, Ilchester held connections far beyond its borders - links forged by trade or perhaps by shared values such as faith and freedom depicted vividly in Walter Besant's engraving titled "For Faith and Freedom. " Delve further into history through handwritten letters exchanged between William-Fox Strangways and Antonio Bertoloni dating back to 1839.