Strafford's Ghostly Apparition
The Wheatsheaf Public House in Daventry is home to a rather intriguing haunting. It's said that the ghost of Thomas Strafford, a prominent figure of the time, appeared to King Charles I not once, but twice, within these very walls back in 1645. Strafford, who was a close advisor to the King, tried to offer his counsel regarding the impending Battle of Naseby. Unfortunately for the monarch, his advice fell on deaf ears, and the battle was lost. This spectral encounter has become a famous footnote in the annals of English history.
Historical records confirm that King Charles I did indeed stay at the Wheatsheaf Public House during his preparations for the Battle of Naseby. While it's known that Strafford was a key figure in Charles' inner circle, the exact nature of their conversations within the hotel remains a matter of speculation. What's certain, however, is that the battle fought on June 14, 1645, ended in a decisive defeat for the Royalist forces. Interestingly, another location in Northampton also claims to be the site of this ghostly encounter, adding a touch of mystery to the already intriguing event.
English Civil War, 1645
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