Merridew (Wild Blue Yonder)

Mrs Merridew was a maid at Woolsthorpe Manor by 1666.
== Biography ==
In 1666, Mrs Merridew was sweeping the front step of the manor when she greeted Isaac Newton as he went to sit under an apple tree to "contemplate the mysteries of God's universe." She told him not to return until he had a good idea. (TV: )
== Appearance ==
Mrs Merridew was "plump and red-cheeked", (PROSE: ) with blonde curly hair. (TV: )
== Behind the scenes ==
Susan Twist, Mrs Merridew's actor, appeared in less than a month later as an unnamed woman. The script for The Church on Ruby Road, released online in February 2024, implied the two characters are intended to be one and the same.Christmas Special - The Church On Ruby Road (2023) on bbc.co.uk
==Footnotes==
Category:17th century individuals
Category:Human servants
Category:Residents of England