Widemarsh Common

Widemarsh Common is a public open space in Hereford. It is owned by Herefordshire Council and is used primarily as a recreational ground for both cricket and football.[1] It is the home pitch for Hereford Lads Club Cricket Club.[2]

Widemarsh Common

It was once the location for local cider firm W.M.Evans & Co who were eventually bought by Bulmers.[3] The location of the company premises is not entirely clear.

Saint John Kemble was hanged, drawn and quartered at the common on 22 August 1679.[4]

References
  1. "Widemarsh Common, Hereford". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  2. "Home > About Us > Directions". Herefordshire Football Association. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  3. "Herefordshire Through Time - Bulmer's Cider". Herefordshire Council. Archived from the original on 21 April 2011. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  4. "Herefordshire Through Time". Herefordshire Council. Retrieved 21 August 2010.


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