Lyre Lyre podcast

Lyre Lyre

Steve Wharton

Lyre Lyre celebrates ballads, epic poems and storytelling. The new series 'Murderous Muncaster' features a spooky storytelling trail around Muncaster Castle. Series 1: Longfellow in Lockdown, features readings of the poems and translations of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, exploring what his work gaves to us during lockdown.

16 Episodes

Murderous Muncaster Ep 8: The Hartshorn Tree
10/26/2020
5:12
The final instalment from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Ep 7: Dunmail
10/26/2020
4:09
The seventh tale from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
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Murderous Muncaster Ep 6: Tom Fool & The Apprentice Carpenter
10/26/2020
3:16
The sixth tale from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Ep 5: Moriarty
10/26/2020
3:23
The fifth tale from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Ep 4: The Lykegate and other tales
10/26/2020
7:12
The fear-full fourth encounter with Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Ep 3: The Smuggler's Wife
10/26/2020
3:05
The third instalment from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Ep 2: The Hag of Hawkshead
10/26/2020
3:09
The second tale from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Ep 1: Mary Bragg (Parental Guidance Advised)
10/26/2020
6:05
The first tale from Murderous Muncaster, a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria.
Murderous Muncaster Story Trail (Parental Guidance Advised)
10/23/2020
24:53
WARNING: Contains references to violence, death and alcohol Murderous Muncaster is a collection of chilling stories, poems and folklore from Cumbria. You can download this episode to enjoy as a story trail around the grounds of Muncaster Castle in the Western Lake District of England. Directions are included in this episode and maps are available at the ticket office. Admission fees apply. The Trail starts at the Terrace, visits the Graveyard and concludes by Tom Fool's Tree, in front of the Castle. Running order (dur 24m53s) 1. Mary Bragg 2. Hag of Hawkshead 3. The Smuggler's Wife 4. The Lykegate/Blind Charlie/Devil's Door 5. Moriarty 6. Tom Fool & The Apprentice Carpenter Each tale will be available as a separate, high-quality file soon, along with 2 bonus episodes: The Hartshorn Tree and The Legend of Dunmail The material is a mix of traditional and original tales, adapted by Steve Wharton. Additional material written by William Shakespeare. Hag of Hawkshead poem by Harold Morland. Thank you to: Alan and Leslie Cleaver allowing the use of their research for The Corpse Roads of Cumbria, Fiona Stoddart of solwayconnections guided heritage tours and to Peter Frost-Pennington of Muncaster Castle.
Longfellow in Lockdown Ep 7: A Day In June, The Tide Rises The Tide Falls & A Broken Oar
5/7/2020
7:04
The finale of the Longfellow in Lockdown series as a lift to restrictions is due to be announced. Features three fine pieces by Longfellow and news about Series 2 of the Lyre Lyre podcast.

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