What is the story of the Lambton Worm?
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What is the story of the Lambton Worm?
It tells the story of a young man named John Lambton, who decides to miss church one Sunday morning and go fishing in the River Wear instead. He manages to catch a small worm, which he then throws down a nearby well. Lambton forgets about the worm and goes off to war.
Who killed the Lambton Worm?
John Lambton then fights the worm by the river. The worm tries to crush him, wrapping him in its coils, but it cuts itself on his armour’s spikes; the pieces of the worm fall into the river, and are washed away before they can join up again. Eventually, the worm is dead and John sounds his hunting horn three times.
Why is Penshaw monument there?
One of the North East’s most prominent landmarks, Penshaw Monument was built in 1844 in honour of the first Earl of Durham, John George Lambton. Presented to the National Trust as a gift in 1939 by the 5th Earl of Durham.
Is there a Duke of Durham?
He represented South Durham and South East Durham in the House of Commons….
| Earl of Durham | |
|---|---|
| First holder | John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham |
| Present holder | Edward Lambton, 7th Earl of Durham |
| Heir apparent | Frederick Lambton, Viscount Lambton |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Lambton Baron Durham |
Can you visit Penshaw Monument?
Tours to the top of Penshaw Monument You can climb to the very top of Penshaw Monument. From Good Friday to the end of September, we open the spiral staircase hidden inside one of the monuments pillars, letting groups of visitors up to the roof top to enjoy the view.
How long does it take to walk up Penshaw Monument?
around 10-20 minutes
Well the walk up the hill (depending on how fit you are) takes around 10-20 minutes and the walk back down takes about 10, however it’s best to sit for a while on the top of the hill and see all the views. Also, there’s some nice walks all around penshaw hill.
Is Lord Lambton still alive?
Deceased (1922–2006)
Antony Lambton/Living or Deceased
Who is the current Lord Lambton?
Edward Lambton
John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham….
| Earl of Durham | |
|---|---|
| Present holder | Edward Lambton, 7th Earl of Durham |
| Heir apparent | Frederick Lambton, Viscount Lambton |
| Subsidiary titles | Viscount Lambton Baron Durham |
Why was penshaw built?
The monument was built between 1844 and 1845 to commemorate John Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (1792–1840), Governor-General of British North America and author of the Durham Report on the future governance of the American territories.
Can you climb Penshaw Monument?
From here there’s a network of paths which take in the whole site including Penshaw Wood. However, it’s hard to resist heading straight up the steps to the Monument. Standing on top of the hill, there’s a fantastic panorama of the North East. Penshaw Hill is well worth a climb.
How many steps does Penshaw Monument have?
STEPS ON THE HILL: Approx 114 STAIRS IN THE PILLAR: 76 Page 3 www.HOUGHTONleSPRING.org.uk/penshaw | COPYRIGHT © PAUL LANAGAN 2011-14 | PENSHER MONUMENT, PENSHAW HILL, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, DH4 7NJ 1840 – John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham, known as Lord Durham, passed away on July 28th 1840.
Does anyone live in Lambton Castle?
“It could become a great tourist attraction in the future.” The Lambton Estate, including Biddick Hall and Lambton Castle, has been owned by the aristocratic Lambton family and currently belongs to Edward ‘Ned’ Lambton the 7th Earl of Durham.
What is the significance of the Sockburn Worm?
The Sockburn Worm was tied to the ceremonial ritual of the Palatinate. The Conyers heir was tasked with offering the famous falchion – a blade now held in Durham Cathedral’s Treasury – to any new Bishop of Durham as he crossed the River Tees at Sockburn. Bishop Cosin records the pomp and excitement associated with the ceremony in 1661:
What ever happened to the Sockburn family?
By the late 17 th century the Sockburn estate had been sold off to the Blackett family of Newcastle, a family of wealthy industrialists, and in 1809 the 9 th Baronet, Sir Thomas Conyers, was found living in a workhouse in Chester-le-Street. A local rhyme best records the family’s decline:
Was the Sockburn Worm buried in the grey stone?
A map of Sockburn showing the ‘Grey Stone’ under which the Sockburn Worm was allegedly buried.
Is the Lambton Worm a true story?
The story of the Lambton Worm seems to have gained real popularity during these first few decades of the 19 th Century. At least three chapbooks – cheaply made mass-produced pamphlets – containing the story of the Lambton Worm were printed in the late 1820s and 1830s; many included dedications to John George, or the Earl of Durham.