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Incidents and Events

Like many other towns, Campden has had its fair share of famous - or infamous - events.  Find out more about the nefarious, curious and intriguing incidents which took place in and around Campden.

  • A Royal Visit - 800 Years ago

    A Royal Visit - 800 Years ago

    King John comes to Campden!
  • Campden's own Gunpowder Plot!

    Campden's own Gunpowder Plot!

    On Monday 9th April 1787 many Campden people thought there had been an earthquake because of the loud noise and ...
  • Joseph Arch visits Campden

    Joseph Arch visits Campden

    Joseph Arch, the charismatic leader of the new National Agricultural Workers Union, came to Campden in 1872. In common with other ...
  • Royal Visits

    Royal Visits

    The list of royal visits is not necessarily complete for there is no record that King Harold came here even ...
  • The Battle of Campden (or Mickleton) Tunnel

    The Battle of Campden (or Mickleton) Tunnel

    An account of events leading up to and during the building of the Mickleton or Campden Tunnel
  • The Campden Wonder

    The Campden Wonder

    In 1660 William Harrison, the Steward to the Campden Estate went missing. In due course three people were hanged for his murder - but then he returned...
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