The legend of the lambton worm in the northeastern part of england there is a legend from medieval times about a giant worm that terrorized the region. In 1911, bram stoker, the angloirish novelist that also wrote dracula, penned the lair of the white worm, based on the lambton legend. There are many versions of the legend of the lambton worm, believed to be from the 15th century. Volume 1 these series are based on legends and folklore of north east of england. Well, i bet it was not as strange or horrid as the creature that john lambton found on the end of his hook.
Stoker, who spent most of his professional life as the business manager of the lyceum theatre, earned addition money by writing books. Young lambton had, it seems, meanwhile, totally repented him of his former life and conversation, had bathed himself in a bath of holy water, taken the sign of the cross, and joined the crusaders. Whats on at the lambton worm events in chesterlestreet. Legendtraditional story texts and related activities. A book of heraldry dating from the early seventeenth. The lambton worm of the north east of england dragons for kids. Beamish open air museum and o2 academy newcastle are cultural highlights, and some of the areas notable landmarks include durham castle and durham cathedral. Now a worm might not seem to be a very interesting creature to build a story of terror.
Records survive which indicate that the story of the sockburn worm was well known from an early period. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Fearful of his fathers reaction to both skipping church and bringing such a foul creature to the house he it throws in the well. The story revolves around john lambton, an heir of the lambton estate.
Martyn stanley audio books, best sellers, author bio. The lambton worm is a legend from county durham in north east england, and is one of the areas most famous pieces of folklore. The lambton worm by martyn stanley goodreads share book. The song of the lambton worm commemorates the story of john lambton s infamous fishing expedition. The lambton worm an english legend by joseph jacobs read. An catched a fish upon his huek, he thowt leukt varry queer, but whattn a kind a fish it was young lambton couldnt tell. We hopefully will be back open as soon as possible. The lambton worm i know is a traditional tyneside song about a legend associated with sir john lambton of chester le stree county durham. William 14 february 2002, the worm in the well, hodder childrens books.
To find out just what it grew into, why not read the story. The lambton worm, and the wicker man sequel that almost was. The lambton worm an english legend by joseph jacobs. The first concerns his decision to miss church one sunday, going fishing instead in the river wear. It certainly predates this century my grandfather born 1885 used to sing it at school in blaydon also then county durham and taught it to me when i was very young, in the 1950s. A wild young fellow was the heir of lambton, the fine estate and hall by the side of the swiftflowing wear. As with many such tales, the story concerns johns many mistakes.
The traditional version of the song only really works if read with a broad 19th century northeast accent, so here, for the first time, is a translated version for 21st century readers. Illustration of the worm from more english fairy tales. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lambton worm the lambton worm retelling book 1. The lambton worm the lambton worm retelling book 1 kindle edition by martyn. Apr 26, 2009 legendtraditional story texts and related activities. Youll not beat me, he said, nearly falling over in the river.
Song of the lambton worm draconic storybook media the. So he tipped the basket up over the well and the worm dropped into the darkness below. Lovely book, currently the number one bedtime story choice for my four year old. At least three chapbooks cheaply made massproduced pamphlets containing the story of the lambton worm were printed in the late 1820s and 1830s. Located in chesterlestreet, the lambton worm offers ensuite bedandbreakfast accommodation with free onsite private parking. Fearful of his fathers reaction to both skipping church and bringing such a foul creature to the house he throws it in the well.
It tells of knights with shiny armour, a knight with a sharp suit of armour, a dog and a big roughie toughie dragon with a taste for anything on legs. For some time nothing more was seen or heard of the worm, till one day it had outgrown the size of the well, and came forth fullgrown. The lambton worm is a modern retelling of the popular story from old english folklore. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The lambton worm is a story of tragedy, heroism and a large wormy dragon from my neckofthewoods in the north east of england. Young lambton loved a spot of fishing but when he cast his line into the lake, he wasnt expecting his catch to be a fat, slimestrung, squirming worm. The story of the lambton worm, at its most basic, is a dragonslaying one. With its beautiful original colour illustrations, lively story telling and indepth research, the book and exhibition will appeal to adults and children alike. He caught a worm and threw it down the well, where it lived and grew for a time. Ferry has chosen the classic lambton worm the legend of the lambton worm during the middle ages, a young member of the lambton family chose to fish on a sunday despite warnings that it was unlucky. Young lambton thought he had hooked a huge fish and struggled with the catch. A novelisation which expanded on the story and bearing the same title, was released in 1978. Satisfied, he went back to the castle and forgot all about the worm. The lambton worm, chesterlestreet updated 2020 restaurant.
When a young john lambton skips church to go fishing, he catches something unnatural. The lambton worm quiet boys and hold your yap ill tell you all an awful story quiet boys and hold your yap ill tell you about the worm. The lambton worm the lambton worm retelling book 1. A textonly version of the terrible tale of the lambton worm for use in book trailers. And this was just the beginning, for the creature grew and grew. The traditional version of the song only really works if read with a broad 19th century northeast accent, so here, for the first time, is a. Luckily our local theatre in newcastle is performing the lambton worm as a pantomime this summer.
Sir john lambton, reputedly the hero of the story, was a real person who became a knight of rhodes, and the book the curse of the lambton worm gives details of his place in the lambton family tree. The story of the worm starts with john lambton, an heir of the lambton estate. For some time nothing more was seen or heard of the worm, till one day it had outgrown the. On this particular day he caught nothing but a worm and in anger, threw it into the well. Jul, 2017 the story of the worm starts with john lambton, an heir of the lambton estate. Return of the worm slayer the lambton worm retelling book 2 by martyn stanley, isis sousa, et al. The lambton worm of the north east of england dragons. If youre looking for the best events in chesterlestreet, our famous pub quiz and live music run on a weekly basis, while buskers night takes place once a month. The lambton worm is a modern retelling of the popular story from old. Explore the terrible tale of the lambton worm springboard stories. The legend of the lambton worm has been around for centuries in north east england, and it was turned into a popular song in the 19th century.
The lambton worm, chesterlestreet updated 2020 prices. Rooms at the lambton worm come with a flatscreen tv with freeview channels, as well as an ipod docking station and tea and coffee making facilities. Not a mass would he hear in brugeford chapel of a sunday, but afishing he would go. The young heir of lambton took up the gruesome thing, and, taking it off his hook, cast it into a well close by, and ever since that day that well has gone by the name of the worm well. In fact, had this sequel ever been seen to fruition, it may likely have expanded the lore surrounding the wicker man into a fantastical legend, bearing more resemblance to the lair of the white worm than david pinners novel ritual, the initial inspiration behind the wicker man.
The lambton worm is a folktale from north east england which is also the basis for a folksong in the areas characteristic regional dialect. John lambton, the son of the lord of the lambton estate in county durham, is the sort of kid who would rather go fishing than go to church. He lives in a little village in england, with his longsuffering wife and two children. The lambton worm is a modern retelling of the popular story from. After your first reading of the story, read the description of young lambton and.
In 1989, shaffer wrote a thirtypage film script treatment entitled the loathsome lambton worm, a direct sequel to the wicker man, for producer lance reynolds. The history of the lambton worm and sockburn worm records. At last young lambton felt a mighty tug at his line. The lampton worm one sunday morn young lambton went afishin in the wear. Herman the worm d camp songs for children d kids brain breaks songs by the learning station. The lambton worm a poem by quantumsurveyor all poetry. The lambton worm the lambton worm retelling book 1 by. Young lambton was a boy so bold yet selfish as a king he lived in durhm upon the wear a castle he could sing. The river wear, where john lambton supposedly caught the monster, does really run through durham county. The story of the lambton worm seems to have gained real popularity during these first few decades of the 19 th century. The lambton worm is a legend from county durham in north east england in the uk. Book the the lambton worm now and collect 1 free night for every 10 you book with rewards. Play this story or choose another from the list of myths and legends.
The story takes place around the river wear, and is one of the areas most famous pieces of folklore, having been adapted from written and oral tradition into pantomime and song formats. The hill mentioned in the legend as the creatures resting place is said to be either penshaw hill or worm hill. The lambton worm retelling, is a short story by author martyn stanley and edited by mike rosesteel. He couldnt be boshed for to carry it hyem, so he hoyed it in a well. May 02, 2015 the young heir of lambton took up the gruesome thing, and, taking it off his hook, cast it into a well close by, and ever since that day that well has gone by the name of the worm well. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the lambton worm the. Jul 16, 2018 illustration of the worm from more english fairy tales. There is no way the creature can escape from here, thought john. A rebellious, young man name john lambton, heir of the lambton estate in. I bought and read the first short story of the worm slayer and found it an interesting and original interpretation, so was happy to try this second book the return of the worm slayer both books are short so martyn has only released them in kindle form.
This tale is designated as a retelling because its just that. Sep 06, 20 young lambton loved a spot of fishing but when he cast his line into the lake, he wasnt expecting his catch to be a fat, slimestrung, squirming worm. Martyn has always enjoyed epic fantasy novels and began reading them at a young age, starting with the hobbit, ending with the inheritance cycle and. She has brought the old tale to life with her exquisite and detailed illustrations, and a great deal of local humour has been thrown in for good measure. The unmuseum the lambton worm museum of unnatural mystery. When a young john lambton skips church to go fishing, he catches. I am a huge fan of martyns deathswarnarc brilliant epic fantasy series and i am eagerly awaiting the latest and fifth book. Louise dobson explores the main characters in the terrible tale of the lambton worm through words, pictures and drama the terrible tale of the lambton worm is an actionpacked, humorous story that brings to life the legend of young lambton and his fierce battle with the sheepsnaffling, childterrorising lambton worm. Lambton worm, howard, conan crawler by kingovrats on. On the way, he passed a field with an ancient, very deep well.
The lambton worm is a modern retelling of the popular story from old english folklore when a young john lambton skips church to go fishing, he catches something unnatural. The story of the lambton worm has even inspired several more recent works of fiction including bram stokers novel the lair of the white worm 1911 and ian watsons novel the fire worm 1988. But still he pulled till he had got the thing to land, when it turned out to be a worm of hideous shape. I just wanted to say a huge thank you especially to emma for letting us book in with 7 days notice for a baby shower for 25 people. Lambton worm the curse of the lambton worm andrew jenkin. This version we are sharing with you here was collected by joseph jacobs in 1894, in his anthology more english fairy tales. Use the photos of penshaw hill in your lambton worm book trailer or in your.
May 21, 2018 posts to the lambton worm hi all, as most of you will know by now following advice from the government, we unfortunately are no longer open to the public until we are advised that we can open again. About the book the curse of the lambton worm huddersfield based artist andrew jenkin, who has roots in the north east, has taken the story of the lambton worm and transformed it into an original work, both rewriting the story itself and also painting the accompanying watercolour illustrations. The lambton worm the lambton worm retelling book 1 kindle. The story is centered around john lambton, heir of the lambton estate, county durham, and his fierce battle with a gigantic worm dragon that had been terrorizing the local villages. The lambton worm, and the wicker man sequel that almost. At last, he pulled his prize onto the sandy bank, and looked at it. The lambton worm is a story of tragedy, heroism and a large wormy dragon from my neckof the woods in the north east of england. He fished a worm so small and slimey said it were the devil he threw it down the village well. Well illustrated and the story certainly captures the imagination of the youngsters.
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