The old ram coaching inn in norfolk is a charming, listed inn dating back to the 17th century. It was frequented by the highwayman dick turpin in the 18th century, and it is alleged that one of his confidence tricks inspired the pubs name. Discovering the history of the ram jam inn all things georgian. Situated in the beautiful village of tivetshall st. The ram jam inn former winchelsea arms, situated on the great north road next to a service station, is just in the parish of. You can find more of dickens travels in my book stagecoach travel. The ram jam inn near a1, greetham rd closes at 6pm. In the medieval period alehouses were ordinary dwellings where the householder served homebrewed ale and beer. Printed in england by woolnough bookbinding ltd, church street, irthlingborough. Jul 06, 2015 before getting into the various ghost stories that would come however, its probably worth sharing a little of the confirmed history of the ancient ram inn. The former inn has a history dating back to the 12th century, built on the site of an ancient pagan.
Godwin developments is planning to demolish the ram jam inn and replace it with three drive thru restaurants and one standard. The members of ram jam were bill barlett former lead guitarist of the lemon pipers, pete charles drummer, myke scavone lead singer, and howie arthur blauvett, who sang with billy joel in two earlier groups the. Stretton is a village and civil parish in the county of rutland, england, just off the a1 great north. At the bar you will find artists, walkers, writers, farmers, farriers and vicars, at weekends the garden is usually filled with families and children of all ages. A history of the ancient ram the inn was built in the year 1145, when william fitzrobert, heir to the lord berkeley, had served as the first recorded rector of wotton. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
It now belongs to a private family who embrace the hauntings and ghosts of this famous building. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Another 40 or so miles north stands the oddlynamed ram jam inn. Ram jam inn, great north road, stretton, oakham, leicestershire, le15 7qx 01780 410776. Were local to redhill, arnold and daybrook, so whether youre up for a party, watching sport, meeting with friends and family or just relaxing and taking the time to unwind, the. The club hosted soul, reggae, stax gigs and big rock names like cream and jimi hendrix in the late 60s and i want to take a picture of its old frontage. Bill bartlett 2, howard blauvelt, jimmy santoro, myke scavone, peter charles.
Visions of people hanging in the barn, shadows on the stairs, ritual sacrifice, a sex crazed incubus, light anomalies in the notorious bishops room, and who can forget when most haunteds stuart was allegedly punched to the ground. The very best of ram jam by ram jam on amazon music. Danny kirwans ram jam city from his first solo album second chapter. The ancient ram inn has been owned by numerous people since it was built in 1145 including being owned by st. View all hotels near ancient ram inn on tripadvisor. Ram jam is best known for its hit single, black betty. One of the uks largest dating website focused on le15. With easy access, plenty of parking and gardens to enjoy on the fair weather days serving homecooked, local produce all day with a selection of sandwiches, light bites and full meals to choose from. Ram jam inn, great north road, stretton, oakland, rutland le15 7qx 01780 410776, has eight rooms. The ram jam inn continued as a pubrestaurant, an inn and a conference centre until august 20, when it was closed and put up for sale. At the time of the sketch, charles blake was landlord and the inn was known as the winchilsea arms. The recording session was the brainstorm of barlett and bubblegum producers jerry kasenetz and jeff katz. Ram jam inn property sales, development, management, etc.
Ram jam services motorway services, ram jam service. It is located on the vacant site of the former ram jam inn pub. Mar 04, 2000 ram jam inn, great north road, stretton, oakland, rutland le15 7qx 01780 410776, has eight rooms. Ram jam inn great north road, stretton, oakham, leicestershire. Bill barlett guitar pete charles drums myke scayone lead singer howie arthur blauvelt bass. The band consisted of bill bartlett guitar, howie arthur blauvelt bass, pete charles drums, and myke scavone lead vocals. The ancient ram inn, wottonunderedge 1088885 historic.
This title was already released more confidentially 2 years earlier by starstruck 10, an early incarnation of ram jam. At rams inn, you will find concierge desk and services like laundry and dry cleaning. Until its closure in 2012, the venue was used commercially as a pubrestaurant and conference venue, with associated bedroom accommodation at first floor level. The site is located off the a1 at stretton, between stamford and grantham. Jimmy santoro, who toured with the band in support of their debut album. It is listed in the top 100 lists in martin popoffs book the collectors guide to heavy metal volume. A small market town within the district of stroud in gloucestershire is thought to be intensely haunted, in fact it is thought to be one of the most haunted houses in the country. Mary, the old ram offers the perfect base from which to explore the south norfolk countryside.
Ram jam were an american rock band active in the 1970s. The ancient ram has been investigated by several national and international ghost hunters in the past and rarely fails to send a chill down the spine of the most. Ancient ram inn wottonunderedge 2020 all you need to. Nov 12, 2010 danny kirwans ram jam city from his first solo album second chapter. It is technically possible to access it when travelling southbound. Each airconditioned room here will provide you with a flatscreen satellite tv and an attached bathroom with shower. Several rooms to investigate here, including the ground floor former bar area, barn, bishops room, witches room and attic. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of ram jam inn motel francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Amongst the infamous men who haunted it were jack shepherd who led a life of. The ram jam inn was a pub on the a1 in rutland, england between stamford and grantham. If lodging for travellers was offered, this might be no more than bedding on the floor in the kitchen, or in a barn. Ram jam inn site background the site is located off the a1 at stretton, between stamford and grantham.
This infamous inn has a reputation as being one of the most harrowing places in the uk to spend the night. Books about ram jam inn motel area browse 23 photo books on ram jam inn motel and the surrounding area. Ram jam inn, oakham, rutland, united kingdom travel republic. Check out the very best of ram jam by ram jam on amazon music. Whoa, black betty bambalam whoa, black betty bambalam black betty had a child bambalam the damn thing gone wild bambalam she said, im worry. In the 1990s, both studio releases by ram jam were packaged together as a german import record entitled the very best of ram jam. The band was primarily known for their hit single black betty the same year. Researching the history of pubs, inns and hotels in britain. Were local to redhill, arnold and daybrook, so whether youre up for a party, watching sport, meeting with friends and family or just relaxing and taking the time to unwind, the ram inn is the pub putting the sizzle in nottingham.
The first track on the album, the single black betty, is ram jams best known song. An old inn with a neat name is now a petrol station by the a1. Ram jam was the debut studio album released by ram jam in 1977. The first track on the album, the single black betty, is ram jam s best known song. It was frequented by the highwayman dick turpin in the 18th. We have developed proven strategies and systems in the past. Ive driven past the old and now fairly derelict ram jam inn on the a1 many times, and have always been intrigued by the name largely. Armed with all the very latest equipment, you will have the unique opportunity to take part in an access all areas ghost hunt at the ancient ram inn. Access had been available from the service station or from the b668. Our foundation repair experts can provide customized solutions to any problems you are facing with your foundation or construction project. Ram jam inn, great north road, stretton, oakham, leicestershire, le15 7qx. Rendered limestone rubble with timberframed rubble. Find upcoming events at ram jam club in kingston upon thames. Spend the night at the ancient ram inn with the haunted happenings team.
Ram jam s only hit, black betty, created quite a stir when epic records released it. Reputedly one of the most haunted locations in the uk, the history and activity surrounding the ancient ram inn is the stuff of legend. Im doing a feature for the site about the famous ram jam club, formerly of 390 brixton road, sw9. Black betty, hey boogie woman, keep your hands on the wheel, let it all out, all for the love of rock n roll, biography. Dont worry, it is pretty easy to find us by following these directions. Lyrics oh my girl you were damn damn pretty sleepyeyed from the ram jam city oh dont you hide oh come inside by the side of. Ram jam was an american rock band formed in new york city in 1977, predominantly known for their hit single black betty.
Ram jam portrait of the artist as a young ram discogs. Before getting into the various ghost stories that would come however, its probably worth sharing a little of the confirmed history of the ancient ram inn. Ram jams only hit, black betty, created quite a stir when epic records released it. It is listed in the top 100 lists in martin popoffs book the collectors guide to heavy metal volume 1. More likely ram jam was a special drink he produced, and a number of sources refer to ram jam being bottled for take. In common with most landlords of the time, charles blake brewed his own ale perhaps he even called the ale itself ram jam. Lyrics oh my girl you were damn damn pretty sleepyeyed from the ram. We have 11 ensuite guest rooms, including family rooms and a fourposter room, and a restaurant serving.
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