Ballad Collection (page 18)

British Ballad, Sir Patrick Spens
SIR PATRICK SPENS. Popular British Ballad of Scottish origin. Sailor, Sir Patrick receives a Royal commission from the King of Scotland to bring home the Scottish queen Margaret

British Ballad, Genevieve
GENEVIEVE. British ballad by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

British Ballad, The Twa Brothers
THE TWA BROTHERS. Popular British Ballad. Two brothers are wrestling when a blade that one of them is carrying mortally wounds the other

British Ballad, The Nut-Brown Mayd (Maid)
THE NUT BROWN MAYD (Maid - Maiden) Popular British Ballad by an anonymous author, praising the virtues of a devoted woman. First appearing around the 16th century

British Ballad, Fause Foodrage
FAUSE FOODRAGE. British ballad telling the story of the rebellious Fause Footrage

British Ballad, The Heir of Linne
THE HEIR OF LINNE. British Ballad obtained and expanded by Thomas Percy (1729-1811) telling the story of the money waisting lord of Linne

British Ballad, Fair Rosamond
FAIR ROSAMOND (The Fate Of - The Bower Of) Legend has it that King Henry II of England (reigned 1154 - 1189) adopted Roasmond (Rosamond Clifford) as his mistress, and that

British Ballad, Robin Goodfellow
ROBIN GOODFELLOW (The Mad Merry Pranks of) British ballad. More commonly known as Puck, the work of this mischievous creature is done by moonlight, and his mocking, laugh is Ho ho ho!

British Ballad, Sir Lancelot du Lac
SIR LANCELOT DU LAC. British ballad telling the tale of one of the greatest of the Knights of the Round Table in the Arthurian legend

British Ballad, Kempion (Kemp Owyne)
KEMPION (Kemp Owyne) British Ballad telling the story of a woman turned into a dragon, by her stepmother, who curses her to remain so until the Kings son comes to kiss her three times

British Ballad, The Children (Babes) In The Woods
THE CHILDREN IN THE WOODS (BABES IN THE WOODS) First published as a ballad by Thomas Millington in Norwich in 1595, telling the traditional childrens tale of two children in the care of their uncle

Music cover for I Met Her In The Crystal Halls, a Ballad inspired by the Great Exhibition, with words by J E Carpenter (1813-1885) and music by Stephen Glover (1812-1870)

Music sheet cover for I Would Not Have Thee, Call Me Back, a ballad with words by H Tolkien and music by G Tolkien. A lady of the Restoration period is depicted in a garden with her King Charles

Ballad Seller / C17
People gather round a popular ballad-seller

St George / Roxburghe Wcut
Saint George, who is about to deprive the dragon of its head, is described in the accompanying ballad as an English knight

English Ballad Singer
London ballad singer and seller

London / Cries / Ballad Sing
A female ballad singer

Ballad Singers
Ballad singers: the man plays the violin and hobbles on his false wooden leg, while the woman sings from the ballad sheets

Street Trades / Ballads
A ballad singer/seller of the London streets : Buy the fair Ballads I have in my pack !

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"Captivating Tales and Melodies: Exploring the Enchanting World of Ballads" Step into a world where history, art, and music intertwine as we delve into the captivating realm of ballads. From ancient legends to modern-day tales, these lyrical narratives have enthralled generations with their timeless charm. In one corner of a grand museum, an Ichthyosaurus stands tall, frozen in time like a relic from another era. Just like this prehistoric creature, British ballads transport us back in time to unravel stories that have been passed down through generations. Take "The Mermaid, " for instance - its haunting melody lingers in our ears as it tells the tale of love and loss beneath the sea's depths. Venturing further into this enchanting journey, we stumble upon Hogarth's masterpiece - "Enraged Musician. " The chaotic scene depicted on canvas perfectly captures the essence of a lively ballad performance. Picture yourself amidst an animated crowd as they sway to the rhythm while listening to "Twa Corbies, " a melancholic ballad recounting two ravens discussing their next meal. As we wander through galleries adorned with breathtaking artwork such as Peter Graham's "The Inchcape Rock, " our imagination takes flight alongside The Lady of Shalott setting out on her boat for Camelot. This iconic moment immortalized in Tennyson's poem echoes within us as we explore various interpretations captured by talented artists throughout history. But it is not just visual art that brings these tales alive; imagine sitting around a cozy fire with a storyteller reciting Viking sagas or being transported to Annie Laurie's home through heartwarming melodies echoing from distant hillsides. These experiences remind us that they are not confined solely to museums or books but live on through oral traditions and heartfelt performances. Turning yet another page in this mesmerizing collection, we encounter familiar childhood memories brought forth by classics like "Babes in the Wood.