Believe this to be your best video yet.. the story.. the setting.. the magnificent scenery.. had me mesmerized from the start.. Would love to see more of these tales told in such an excellent and ethereal manner.. One of my favorite stories this.. was told to me by my sweet Mum long ago.. Btw.. have mentioned this before.. but worthy of mentioning again it is.. this tale .... and others you have done.. are enhanced by your beautiful voice.. Once again.. thank you, sir, for an extraordinary video.. 🌹 Jen999💜💙
When I was little in Newcastle the Lambton Worm story was told to us all. I'm also interested in where these stories come from, whether they're all the same story and whether they're dying out. Are they symbolic stories about the replacement of previous cultures by Christianity or something else? Crocodiles escaped from medieval menageries? The statue of George slaying the dragon in Newcastle city centre: is that the original story and perhaps these other stories local versions of it? I commented here as its an interest of mine, hoping to hear from anyone with an opinion.
Another great tale, told brilliantly. The 'tash is looking good, mate, and so is the video, especially the drone footage. Three kisses? So much folklore has that magical number. Thanks for an entertaining telling, and, as always, look forward to your next adventure!
I have visited Bamburgh as a child. Thank you for this wonderful retelling of The Laidly Worm. The work you have done to give background to the story is truly appreciated. Nice one Riever! ⭐👍
I recall reading this story, and it said that the worm’s saliva or skin was poisonous and kissing it three times caused Childe Wynd (I hope I remembered the correct spelling) to fall very ill so he had to be nursed back to health before he and his sister could go confront the witch stepmother. I don’t know if that’s correct, though….maybe there are different versions of the story? Or maybe I mixed this folk tale with a similar one from another region…😅
This brought back memories of your old videos using drawings and paintings! I've had a framed picture of the Bertram painting hung on my wall for years to remind my of the Northumbrian coast and heritage.
❤❤ hey Duke of Avalon Jolly Reiver brilliant job as we've come to expect as standard 🎉🎉🎉 Still rocking Captain E Blackadder 'mouse stash' your very handsome and sound even more captivating lol gut seriously bloody well done lad xx
I love the Northeast for its History so many legends .. There is NO better channel the The Jolly Reiver for History, Folklore and hauntings mixed into one channel of greatness
I'm loving the look with the Barbour, Wool Cap and Green Hunters. A double barrel purdy and a black lab would complete the look, or a border collie. Great video as always.
Fantastic as always, my friend. Your passion is always very refreshing and uplifting. I love how added an adventure feel to this one. Everyone knows there's magic on our doorstep, but sadly, not everyone knows the magic you experience when we find these places. If you don’t look for what the past has left you, you will not find it!
Beautifully told. A fascinating legend. My parents loved visiting Bamburgh. It's a place I've yet to make on my travels up the east coast. Thank you. 🤗💗🙏
What a brilliant tale with a happy ending. I'm pleased karma got the wicked queen in the end. Thank you for bringing us your videos & for all your hard work & research 🙏
Wow! What a story! Never heard this one before. Interesting twist on the usually Princess rescue story. This time it was the brother who rescued her. Or did she rescue herself 😅
I love folklore, from any country. I visited this castle recently. I didn't experience anything supernatural but it definitely possesses an atmosphere that's difficult to describe. It's huge compared to many castles. Well worth a visit.
Fantastic Video, well worth the wait. Unfortunatley i myself have not had a chance to get to Bamburgh and likly wont for anytime soon. This video will tide me over, the drone shots are fantastic also well done. Thank you again.
Great video! I was enthralled from the beginning and stopped what I was doing to watch the whole thing. Anyway, for those not aware, this is the same castle (although not the same building) originally known as Bebbanburg and depicted in _The Last Kingdom_ . The show was also filmed there, even though the current Castle is anachronistic for the time period. Sir Thomas Malory also identifies it as _Joyous Gard_ , the castle of Lancelot. I personally think that the 'Tower of Joy' that appears in _A Song Of Ice And Fire_ is a reference to this. It's also been used in numerous films. _A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court_ , _Becket_ , two different versions of _Macbeth_ , _Mary, Queen of Scots_ , _Ivanhoe_ , _Robin of Sherwood_ , _Elizabeth_ , _The Last Kingdom_ , and mist recently, _Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny_ . The first time I saw this Castle in a documentary, I knew that I had seen it somewhere although I couldn't recall where. Turns out, I've seen it all over the place. 😮
Fantastic reading as usual! On note of the Wynding, given the context of the location its probably in a reference to the story but as you said a "wynd" is a type of street with the term being very common across a lot of Northumberland land. Usually its used alongside another term to describe what the street was for so Garden Wynd is likely a street with lots of gardens or something to that effect.
Recently moved to alnwick, your videos have really shown me a new side to the area! you should do more videos about the history/folklore of Alnwick/bamburgh!!
Great video! I loved seeing the corresponding places to the legend. I would love to hear about more legends that left their mark on the names of places around it, either way keep up the great work ^_^
Another amazing video! I love that you visit these places and show us the locations involved in the legends. I’ve been wanting to move to northern England for years now (I’m stuck in Pennsylvania in the U.S.). I love the fact that so many towns, villages, etc have such a rich history. The lore and legends for each of these places is so fascinating it makes me want to research every town’s history lol.
I think this video is one of your best yet, what an amazing legend!! Your footage is brilliant as always too. Keep up the great work, I'm really excited to see what you do next :D
I agree Amber. Stories brought with us from the Pontic steppe when the Yamnaya/Kurgan people started their westward migration that ended up as western European people. The similarities in Nordic & Hindu gods and the oldest stories are as good an indicator of our roots as the recent DNA evidence.
A fascinating tale, expertly told, with a splendid tash.. Nice one my friend.
Cheers fella, appreciate you sharing!
love this mysterious castle in the middle of nowhere keep your heritage greetings from Lebanon 🇱🇧
Thank you!
Sending love to lebanon i am a local of where jolly reiver lives thank you
@@balthiersgirl2658 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I have never been to Britain, but the countryside always looks serene, beautiful and mysterious. One day maybe ...😅 and good Video 👍
Thank you!
@@TheJollyReiver and thank you. Thanks to people like you old stories and places will not be forgotten.
Do you have any other social media platforms that I can follow you at?
What does the witch queen want from the king?
Look forward to seeing you soon ❤
Men like you are why I keep my faith in humanity! Long live the antiquarians!!!
:-)
“Down in the deep where the dragons used to sleep”
Good story sir
Well done!
Thank you!
Believe this to be your best video yet.. the story.. the setting.. the magnificent scenery.. had me mesmerized from the start..
Would love to see more of these tales told in such an excellent and ethereal manner..
One of my favorite stories this.. was told to me by my sweet Mum long ago..
Btw.. have mentioned this before.. but worthy of mentioning again it is.. this tale .... and others you have done.. are enhanced by your beautiful voice..
Once again.. thank you, sir, for an extraordinary video.. 🌹
Jen999💜💙
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! And you’re too kind! :-)
@@TheJollyReiver You are so welcome .. and so deserving as well :)
thank you for a another great tale
My pleasure!
Another fine work Reiver. Beautifully shot and narrated. Wonderful tale.
Thanks fella, hope you’re well!
Brilliant video. I remember being taught in my junior school about the Lambton worm. I wonder why we had so many worm/serpent stories.
Yes I’ll have to cover the Lambton Work soon!
I was going to say, this reminds me a lot of the story of the Lambton Worm, which I discovered by watching Lair of the White Worm.
When I was little in Newcastle the Lambton Worm story was told to us all. I'm also interested in where these stories come from, whether they're all the same story and whether they're dying out.
Are they symbolic stories about the replacement of previous cultures by Christianity or something else? Crocodiles escaped from medieval menageries? The statue of George slaying the dragon in Newcastle city centre: is that the original story and perhaps these other stories local versions of it?
I commented here as its an interest of mine, hoping to hear from anyone with an opinion.
Another great tale, told brilliantly. The 'tash is looking good, mate, and so is the video, especially the drone footage. Three kisses? So much folklore has that magical number. Thanks for an entertaining telling, and, as always, look forward to your next adventure!
Cheers mate, appreciate the feedback!!
I have visited Bamburgh as a child. Thank you for this wonderful retelling of The Laidly Worm. The work you have done to give background to the story is truly appreciated. Nice one Riever! ⭐👍
Thanks mate! Glad you enjoyed!
I recall reading this story, and it said that the worm’s saliva or skin was poisonous and kissing it three times caused Childe Wynd (I hope I remembered the correct spelling) to fall very ill so he had to be nursed back to health before he and his sister could go confront the witch stepmother. I don’t know if that’s correct, though….maybe there are different versions of the story? Or maybe I mixed this folk tale with a similar one from another region…😅
I love that there is a happy ending. What a beautiful place.
Sleeping Beauty was lucky not to be turned into the Laidly Worm.
I love the mention of the people in the caravan park just see it as a bog but 'we' know how much more important it is
Yes aha
Wonderfully done! Would love some more content on the border reviers... 👍
I'm a Johnston after all. ❤
think he did a while ago
Putting together a huge video on the Reivers atm
This brought back memories of your old videos using drawings and paintings! I've had a framed picture of the Bertram painting hung on my wall for years to remind my of the Northumbrian coast and heritage.
Marvellous!
Good to see you back your truly in a league of your own hopefully more border reiver and ghost stories to come. Absolutely fantastic channel
Thanks mate, aye lots more videos to come!
That was wonderful. You told the story beautifully. This channel is so cosy. When you said, "I love it so much" at 5:35 , I was very moved.
My neck of the woods.. thank you for sharing our local folklore story, and keeping the history of storytelling alive ✨
My pleasure!
Brilliant tale. So well told!
Thank you!
Well done mate. This is a new legend and tale I've not heard of until now. Also...
4:17. JR is in the zone!!!
Cheers mate!
❤❤ hey Duke of Avalon Jolly Reiver brilliant job as we've come to expect as standard 🎉🎉🎉 Still rocking Captain E Blackadder 'mouse stash' your very handsome and sound even more captivating lol gut seriously bloody well done lad xx
Thank you!
I love the Northeast for its History so many legends .. There is NO better channel the The Jolly Reiver for History, Folklore and hauntings mixed into one channel of greatness
I'm loving the look with the Barbour, Wool Cap and Green Hunters. A double barrel purdy and a black lab would complete the look, or a border collie. Great video as always.
Thanks mate. Got a wee cocker spaniel that’ll be in the next video!
Damm good yarn loved it 👍👍
Cheers mate
Fantastic as always, my friend. Your passion is always very refreshing and uplifting.
I love how added an adventure feel to this one. Everyone knows there's magic on our doorstep, but sadly, not everyone knows the magic you experience when we find these places.
If you don’t look for what the past has left you, you will not find it!
Cheers mate, glad you enjoyed!
Great stories, great telling, great, filming, smashing classic men’s style too!
Thanks mate!
Fantastic video. I don’t know what it is but Northumberland just keeps you hooked, the scenery and atmosphere, maybe it’s just my bias!
Thanks mate!
Beautifully told.
A fascinating legend. My parents loved visiting Bamburgh. It's a place I've yet to make on my travels up the east coast. Thank you. 🤗💗🙏
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed!
What a brilliant tale with a happy ending. I'm pleased karma got the wicked queen in the end. Thank you for bringing us your videos & for all your hard work & research 🙏
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed!
Wow! What a story! Never heard this one before. Interesting twist on the usually Princess rescue story. This time it was the brother who rescued her. Or did she rescue herself 😅
Very enjoyable🎉
Glad you enjoyed!
I love folklore, from any country. I visited this castle recently. I didn't experience anything supernatural but it definitely possesses an atmosphere that's difficult to describe. It's huge compared to many castles. Well worth a visit.
Thankyou..
Hare Krishna.
I so enjoyed this story. Brilliant!!
Glad you enjoyed!
Love this story. Great video!
Fantastic Video, well worth the wait. Unfortunatley i myself have not had a chance to get to Bamburgh and likly wont for anytime soon. This video will tide me over, the drone shots are fantastic also well done. Thank you again.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Walter Crane's art is wonderful
I like these folk storys ..and your accent..i am from Birmingham.
Thank you :-)
Poor Margaret, transformed to a dragon. Snow white is very similar to this story.
Some shared roots I think, with the wicked Stepmother and all😮
Honestly, you have found something you are amazing at, thank you sir for the good work!
Thank you!
I look forward to these videos, your knowledge and exploration of UK folklore is amazing
Thank you!
Great video! I was enthralled from the beginning and stopped what I was doing to watch the whole thing.
Anyway, for those not aware, this is the same castle (although not the same building) originally known as Bebbanburg and depicted in _The Last Kingdom_ . The show was also filmed there, even though the current Castle is anachronistic for the time period.
Sir Thomas Malory also identifies it as _Joyous Gard_ , the castle of Lancelot. I personally think that the 'Tower of Joy' that appears in _A Song Of Ice And Fire_ is a reference to this.
It's also been used in numerous films. _A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court_ , _Becket_ , two different versions of _Macbeth_ , _Mary, Queen of Scots_ , _Ivanhoe_ , _Robin of Sherwood_ , _Elizabeth_ , _The Last Kingdom_ , and mist recently, _Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny_ .
The first time I saw this Castle in a documentary, I knew that I had seen it somewhere although I couldn't recall where. Turns out, I've seen it all over the place. 😮
Glad you enjoyed mate!
Fantastic reading as usual!
On note of the Wynding, given the context of the location its probably in a reference to the story but as you said a "wynd" is a type of street with the term being very common across a lot of Northumberland land. Usually its used alongside another term to describe what the street was for so Garden Wynd is likely a street with lots of gardens or something to that effect.
So knowledgeable and well researched, beautifully told, thank you
Absolutely superb.
Thank you!
Good videos jolly rever 😂
Recently moved to alnwick, your videos have really shown me a new side to the area! you should do more videos about the history/folklore of Alnwick/bamburgh!!
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying!
What a story x so well told thanks x
My pleasure!
Fantastic! Loved it!!
Glad to hear it!
You are surely off to a superb start with this tale! Best of luck and I have subscribed.
Thanks mate!
Great video! I loved seeing the corresponding places to the legend. I would love to hear about more legends that left their mark on the names of places around it, either way keep up the great work ^_^
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed!
Another amazing video! I love that you visit these places and show us the locations involved in the legends. I’ve been wanting to move to northern England for years now (I’m stuck in Pennsylvania in the U.S.). I love the fact that so many towns, villages, etc have such a rich history. The lore and legends for each of these places is so fascinating it makes me want to research every town’s history lol.
Thanks for your kind comment!
One of my favourites of your stories!
Thank you!
A goodly tale
I think this video is one of your best yet, what an amazing legend!! Your footage is brilliant as always too. Keep up the great work, I'm really excited to see what you do next :D
Cheers fella!
Great video btw and what font do you use for your thumbnails?
I wonder if there's an abstract meaning of her being turned into a worm? Either way a horrid fate. Another great vid.😊 Thanks Jolly!
Thanks for watching!
I have no doubt that all folklore stems from some ancient truth.
I agree Amber. Stories brought with us from the Pontic steppe when the Yamnaya/Kurgan people started their westward migration that ended up as western European people. The similarities in Nordic & Hindu gods and the oldest stories are as good an indicator of our roots as the recent DNA evidence.
What's the significance of the stag behind you 8 minutes in?
White Stag Rock, supposedly a white stag being chased by hunters jumped into the sea from this rock.
I did not know they have mobile homes parks in the British Isles
"If i twas a worm instead of a lady, would m'lord still lovith me? "
Childe Wynd to the dark castle came
What happened to your video on Ahasverus; The Wandering Jew?
I think we both know what happened to it... can't have people know _certain tales_ now would we?
I took down most of my old videos
You don’t mind me asking mate where did you get that jumper from?
County Mayo, Ireland :-)
great story would be interesting to no what the original folk tale that the Reverend lamb took from was ?. presume its been lost in time
I wonder if the brother and sister are connected to Freyr and Freya
😮
Gimme a break it's the Lampton worm?
The witch wos a bad person to turned the princess in a ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ monster