The following links are to a selection of websites offering very different interpretations of the story of The Lambton Worm in narrative, verse and illustration.  You can also hear the tune to the song by clicking here.


The Lambton Worm, Drawing: D.Parkinson Lampton fishing
The Lambton Curse
A large scale narrative version with illustrations, suitable for use with a projector (spot the mistakes!)
Mysterious Britain
A detailed narrative version of the legend.  See also the main legends page for links to other tales.
Leadgate Junior School
The text of the song, illustrated in paintings and models.

The Lambton Worm

Herrington Heritage
A narrative version with interesting illustrations.
Yvonne Gilbert
Image of the Lambton Worm by Northumberland born artist - worth looking at the rest of the site, too.
The Serene Dragon
Narrative version and links to worldwide tales about dragons!

The Worm
St.George's Church

Eurotales

Folk Tales from the NE of England

St George's Church

Illustrated Geordie and English versions of the story, plus a quiz and a page where you can write your own version. Lots of other stories from around the world - look at the contents page. Narrative version.
Another nine local tales also available from the contents page.
Some background information and the text of the song.

North East England History Pages

  Background information about Penshaw Hill and the Lambton family.