Sam Hearn, the Treasurer of the Society, will be giving a public talk to the Friends Great Missenden Talk on 14th June 2025. The talk starts at 2.30pm. The entry price includes a delicious afternoo talk.
The talk is entitled Seriously Seeking Sybil: Born Sybil Hampden, Sybil Penn was the sister of John Hampden – the great grandfather of John Hampden The Patriot. Married to a moderately prosperous Bucks farmer, David Penn, Sybil was selected by Thomas Cromwell to the be the dry-nurse of the Henry VIII’s only legitimate male heir, Prince Edward later King Edward VI. Sybil served four Tudor Monarchs and died in the service of Elizabeth I for whom she was a Lady of the Bed Chamber. Sybil is reputed to be The Grey Lady said to haunt Hampton Court Palace.
The talk is open to members of the Society for a modest fee of £2.00. Please contact Sam Hearn if you intend to come along – sam.hearn@btinternet.com or 078333 76222.
