Did a Somerset man really kill a deposed King by shoving a red-hot poker up his bottom?It's a rumour that has prevailed for centuries - that one of Somerset's finest was responsible for the death of a hugely unpopular king back in the 1300s.Whether it's true or not, it's an incredible tale of sex, betrayal and violence.The Gournays had a huge power base in Somerset – and their name lives on, given to Gurney Slade, Farrington Gurney and Gournay Court in West Harptree.They owned property in...
