The historic event known as the Titchborne Dole dates back to the 12th century and is one of the oldest documented and observed traditions in England. The intriguing story is marked by a remarkable lady who was known as Lady Mabella Titchborne. On her deathbed, and against her miserly husband’s wishes, Lady Mabella bequeathed a plot of land to the estate’s poor so they could always feed themselves. As she was unable to rise from her deathbed, a deal was made that as far as she could crawl on the land while carrying a blazing torch, that portion would forever belong to the poor. Fueled by devotion and determination, Lady Mabella dragged herself around 23 acres of the estate, thereby establishing the annual Titchborne Dole. Her husband, distraught at the extent of the land lost, cursed Lady Mabella and her lineage stating that if the Dole ever stopped, seven sons would be born to the family and followed by seven daughters, which would exhaust the lineage. Rather inexplicably, on the few occasions the Dole has not been observed, the curse appeared to come true. The story is known to every local and the tradition continues till today, in which gallons of flour are handed out on Lady Day, 25th March, to the locals as it was commanded by Lady Mabella centuries back. This epic tale of Lady Mabella’s kindness and prophecy stands as a symbol of England’s rich folklore, embodying compassion, steadfastness, and a supernatural curse.