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Hi, I've just done a Google search for Temple Laugherne and found this website and forum.
I've lived at Temple Laugherne House for 24 years and I'd be more than willing to help you with any information you might need.
Temple Laugherne Was built in 1133 by the Knights Templar and was the headquarters for their activities in Mercia. The immediate estate was approx 3,600 acres and the original building was capable of housing 1,300 Templar Knights and associated staffing at any one time. The property has been reduced in size over the years (a good place to see it is Google Earth) and although it still has all its charm and is a sizable property, it's nowhere near its original size.
Folklore claims there is an ancient tunnel that links Temple Laugherne to Worcester Cathedral, but to date no tunnels have been found at Temple Laugherne's end. Worcester Cathedral's Library holds extensive information on the property, including past owners and associated coats of arms.
The "St. John in Bed" that you mention is St. John in Bedwardine, Bedwardine being a very old name for the area, now referred to as "St. Johns". This is the closest housing area to Temple Laugherne, approx a mile or so from the property.
A good place to start researching past High Sherriffs of Worcester would be to Worcester City Council. We have had high sheriffs in Worcester until just a couple of years ago (not sure if we have one now) but the last person to hold the position was Andrew Grant, a well respected and very successful estate agent in the area.
I hope this helps you a little,
All the best.