The village was home to the author Richard Cobbold between 1825 and 1877. In addition to a famous story of Margaret Catchpole, he published in 1860 The Biography Of A Victorian Village - Wortham, which contains a series of drawings and character details of various members of the community during the mid-Victorian period.
The village was Richard Cobbold's residence from 1825 to 1877. In addition to a renowned tale about Margaret Catchpole, he released in 1860 The Biography of a Victorian Village - Wortham, which featured a collection of drawings and biographical details of the community members during the mid-Victorian era.