In the 1930s, the mysterious Fergusonâs Gang captivated the British public with their daring and unusual stunts. Led by the enigmatic âBill Stickersâ, the group was unlike any other gangsters of the era. They were mask-wearing, all-women activists who gave money in quirky ways to help save the countryside. In this docudrama, uncover the identities of the people behind the secretive Ferguson's Gang, and unravel a tale of intrigue, mischief and mayhem that made a lasting impact on British heritage. This podcast episode is sponsored by family history website Findmypast. What was life like for domestic servants, workers and local communities at our most fascinating heritage sites? Discover how people from all walks of life lived and worked, and who with, in hundreds of census records, for free. And find out how to explore your family history. See where the past takes you at: findmypast.co.uk/national-trust Actor voices Lizzie Crarer, Rae Alexander, Sally Rudd, and Caitlin Packer, courtesy of https://www.primetheatre.co.uk/ Ric Jerrom and James Turton. Explore Further Discover more about the gang www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/history/people/who-were-fergusons-gang Learn more about Ferguson's Gang and their legacy on Polly Bagnallâs website, where you can discover more about the book- Ferguson's Gang: The Remarkable Story of the National Trust Gangsters. www.pollybagnall.com/ferguson-s-gang Copies of Fergusonâs Gangâs âBoosâ are available for viewing at The Swindon & Wiltshire History Centre by prior arrangement. www.wshc.org.uk/visiting-the-centre. Fergusonâs Legacy While Shalford Mill remains closed to the public, you can still explore the legacy of Ferguson's Gang by visiting Newtown Old Town Hall on the Isle of Wight, Mayon and Trevescan cliffs in Cornwall, and Stonehenge. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/newtown-national-nature-reserve-and-old-town-hall/history-at-newtown-old-town-hall  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cornwall/coast-beaches/discover-mayon-cliff www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/wiltshire/stonehenge-landscape