See Bruce & Stokoe, "Northumbrian Minstrelsy", pp. 56-60. Originally
published in 1882, you should find this book in any reasonable university
library. However, it was also reprinted in 1998 by Llanerch Publishers,
Felinfach. ISBN 1 86143 039 6 for £9.95. A snip!!
Cheers
Simon
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From: "John H Reis" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 1:43 AM
Subject: Ballad of the Laidley Worm of Spindleston Heughs
> Does anyone know if a tune was ever associated with this ballad by
> Robert Lambe (or Duncan Frasier)
> I've found the lyrics in about 3 or 4 sites on the net,but
> don't know if there is any notation to go with them.
>
> Also does anyone know if there is a biography of Robert Lambe
> I know he was the Vicar of Norham on Tweed,discovered the ballad,wrote
> In Flodden Fields and wrote a book on Chess Playing in 1764 or 1765.
>
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