The heir to Lambton castle was a wild unruly youth. He stayed out all night partying and gambling, shirking his studies and responsibilities during the day. One day, whilst he was skipping his history lessons, he decided to go fishing in the local river. But, instead of catching any fish, all he caught was a… Continue reading The Lambton Worm
Author: Joseph Burman
Jack the Idiot
Long ago, there live a boy called Jack. Jack was extremely dumb, for he did not test his mind in the ways others would. He was a dead weight on his poor old mother, not working nor providing for the family. Soon she grew so tired of his dumbness and tried set him to work.… Continue reading Jack the Idiot
The Dragon of Strathmartine (Dundee)
Long ago, in the moors of Scotland, their lived a farmer and his family. He and his wife had managed to have nine daughters, each beautiful and fair. He was a very happy man, and could not ask for more in his life. One day, he asked the eldest daughter to fetch some water from… Continue reading The Dragon of Strathmartine (Dundee)
The Drum of Sir Francis Drake
Sir Francis Drake was considered to be the greatest explorer of his time, finding far off lands and distant shores. He plundered Spanish gold ships, bringing back riches and gems to lavish upon queen Elizabeth. Whenever he travelled around the world, however, he always brought one thing. His drum, encrusted with the crest of his… Continue reading The Drum of Sir Francis Drake
The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui
During the height of World War 2, a young captain by the name of Alexander Tewnion decided to take a well deserved ten day break hiking in the Cairngorm mountains. He had always admired the beauty of Scotland, and was now prepared for a relaxing, quiet climb of the mountains. He was very much mistaken.… Continue reading The Grey Man of Ben MacDhui
The Red Dragon of Wales
There was once an old Welsh king named Vortigern. He was a great king, always listening to his people and doing what was best for his kingdom. However, his kingdom was unprotected from the pirates who where terrorising the rest of Britain. So, to better protect his people, he decided to built a mighty fortress.… Continue reading The Red Dragon of Wales
The Dragon of St Leonards Forest
Long ago, in the land of Sussex, there lived a great dragon. Its claws could slice through rock, and its mouth could engulf a village whole. It dwelled in the local forest, terrorising the nearby villages. It would destroy crops and eat livestock, destroying the local farms and causing famines and plagues. The villagers cried… Continue reading The Dragon of St Leonards Forest
The Witch-hare of Dartmoor
There once lived an old witch in a shack upon a hill. She and her grandson where strong believers in the dark arts. She was incredibly powerful. Her crowning trick was to be able to turn herself into a large hare. However she still had too pay for food. So, in order to earn money,… Continue reading The Witch-hare of Dartmoor
The Dead Men of Burton-on-Trent
The small village of Burton-on-Trent was a quiet place. The community was tight and compacted, and everyone knew each other. So, when one of the members of this community died, almost everyone heard and knew the people. Two men had recently died. They where considered pious, so that earned them a gravestone in the local… Continue reading The Dead Men of Burton-on-Trent
Devils Dyke
At the turn of the 7th century, the last pagan kingdom in Britain, Sussex, was beginning to convert to Christianity due to the efforts of St Cuthman of Steyning. The Devil, however, was infuriated by this, and sought to drown the people of Sussex for abandoning him. He decided to dig a huge river from… Continue reading Devils Dyke