The Legend of Tom Hickathrift

[@geeser2010]

Brilliant Sean, I never tire of your work.

[@Seany63]

Thank you Paul.👍

[@terrydodsworth7350]

Did he exist? Norfolk in way, but then again maby he did, love these legends they need to be kept alive with thanks to folk like you 👍

[@Seany63]

Thanks Terry, well I suspect that he was a composite of warriors known for their bravery during the time of the Norman invasion. But yes, maybe he really was a giant and he did exist.👍

[@theexiledyellowbelly714]

Brilliant as always Sean great story , great research , and brilliantly told ! Never can get enough of your episodes mate ! Serves me right for bingeing them all in one weekend 😂😂😂

[@Seany63]

Cheers Lyndon.👍👍 I see that you have a new murder at bedtime, I look forward to watching it at the weekend while sipping a pint or 3.☠☠

[@Jay-Leigh]

Wow!! As a Lincolnshire lass I’m really enjoying all these Vlogs Sean 👍🏻

[@Seany63]

Thank you Jay. Well, I am sure you will be pleased to know that my next video is about a creepy old church in the Lincolnshire countryside.😈

[@m18tankdestroyer43]

Wonderful video, thank you Sean.

[@Seany63]

Thank you my friend, its always nice to hear from you.👍

[@kariwellborn5083]

Fantastic tale Sean!! The Church is magnificent. Thank you for making my day better. Stay safe. Loves from Arizona.

[@Seany63]

Thanx kari, I really enjoyed making this one. Its always nice to hear from you. Love from Lincoln.

[@oliverwalters1638]

Great content as usual Sean, look forward to the next story

[@ruthstarbuck9622]

Love your stories sean. Keep them coming 👍

[@Seany63]

Thanx Ruth, will do. 👍

[@anthonyhayes1267]

Your videos remind me the A&A Tall Tales podcast. Granted they cover generally younger folk tales. -greetings from Ohio

[@Seany63]

Cheers Anthony, I will check out the A&A podcast.

[@robertwoods140]

Once again a really great film. Do you visit any local hostelries on your adventures?

[@Seany63]

Thank you Robert. Well, I occasionally visit the odd pub when I am out and about. But for nothing stronger than coffee.

[@kellyshaw7271]

i love local legends and how they get embellished over the years. It's like Chinese whispers. Nice to see you uploading again. Cheers

[@Seany63]

Thanks Kelly, yes there are many themes that recur in ancient legends. For example, in one of the many tales of Tom, he has a friendly fight with a character reminiscent of Little John from the robin Hood legends. Well, I have been doing lots of filming over the summer, but no time for editing. I will post more in the winter when work is not so stressful.

[@kellyshaw7271]

@@Seany63 looking forward to them and thanks again.

[@TheContinuingStories]

Well done Sean, loved this tale. Never knew about it but never had much to do with Norfolk! Look forward to the next one

[@Seany63]

Thanks Leigh, I didn't know about Tom Hickathrift either until fairly recently. This is just one of several vids I made in Norfolk and Suffolk during the summer.

[@victoriaweaver8071]

Hello Sean hope u r OK. Wow what another amazing video u did. Of course once again not heard about Tom, but it was so useful to know and very interesting. Hope u had a lovely time filming it all. How long did it to take find everything that u wanted to know. The weather looks lovely. So proud of u. Xx

[@Seany63]

Thank you Vicky, yes it was perfect weather and fortunately all the locations I wanted to film were fairly close to each other. Thank you for your kind words xx👍

[@akwalek]

Nice to see your channel is picking up Sean. Deserve more subs.

[@Seany63]

Thank you. Well, on average I get around 10 new suscribers a month, which is nice.👍

[@akwalek]

@@Seany63 Good to know! Greets from a lifelong denizen of a neighbouring county (Nottinghamshire) Back in the 70's when I was a kid my family used to holiday in Mablethorpe. Enroute, my sister & I always looked for the 'Lincolnshire Water Tower', which meant we were getting close to our destination.. Would you perhaps know where that might be located? I've been looking for it recently on google maps & can't seem to find it.. Thanks and regards, me! :)

[@dorothybielawski2411]

Just thinking about you the other day Sean and then you pop up..I must be physic lol...Great video..Thanks for sharing

[@Seany63]

Thanx Dorothy, well you know what they say, Speak of the Devil and he shall appear.👿

[@leematthews326]

My mate sean never heard of this character before very interesting my friend wished you posted every week could sit for hours watching your channel Never mind see you on the next one take care pal

[@Seany63]

Thanks Lee, yes I would love to post more often, but that four letter word seems to take all of my time. My next one will be arround Halloween. All the best mate.👍👍

[@kevinhoughton9134]

Another excellent vlog Sean, just love 'em mate. All the best.👍

[@Seany63]

Cheers Kevin.👍

[@MrCSRT8]

Really enjoyed this wonderful and entertaining folk tale! Thank you!

[@Seany63]

it was my pleasure.👍👍

[@MrCSRT8]

I was hoping Tom would drink the beer on the way, but great story nonetheless, and I especially enjoyed his exchange with the ogre 🤣

[@Seany63]

@@MrCSRT8 Yes, " A turd in your teeth for your news" that`s my favorite bit😂😂 Well, i am sure he drank the booze after killing the ogre.

[@IslandGirlKelly]

I am under five feet tall. What fun it would be if giants did exist. It would balance out us hobbits.😂 Jokes aside, fantastic coverage of this legend, Sean. Have been hoping that you would post something before your always epic Halloween post. 👻💀

[@Seany63]

Thanx Kelly. Well, I am also a bit of a hobbit, but I am glad that giants don't exist as most people tower over me. Yes, see you on Halloween.👍👍👻👻👻👻

[@wolfbeastdestroyer]

Hi Sean, I love the channel. Great work. Does your old website still exist in any form?

[@Seany63]

Thank you Tommy. Well, I deleted my old blog around the time i started making youtube videos. It's more fun visiting places than just writing about them.

[@wolfbeastdestroyer]

@@Seany63 do you still have the piece you wrote about the shag-foal at Freiston? If so, I'd love to have another read some time.

[@Seany63]

@@wolfbeastdestroyer Thank you Tommy, well I still have it somewhere. If I find it I will send it to you. However, In the meantime, you can watch a video on my channel called "Exploring Freiston Shore" where I talk about the folklore of the area including the shagfoal.

[@michelledaviesburton1334]

Hi Sean, good to see you and your new video. Hope you are well. Loving the T shirt, snap!! I have the same one! Very interesting legend. What a beautiful church. I am going to share this to my friend in Norfolk see if she knows this legend. And when I do eventually get there to visit. Will ask her to take me around there. Look forward to your next one. XXX 😊

[@Seany63]

Thanx Michelle, I am fine, I hope you are the same? Yes, its a lovely church but I didn't do it justice so you should definitly visit when you get the chance. Well, I love the Ramones and I have seen them play many times. It's such a shame that apart from Marky they are all dead now.😢 My next vid will be around Hallowen all being well., I hope you will join me then? XXX👍👍😎

[@michelledaviesburton1334]

@@Seany63 I am ok thank you. Glad you are well. Yes, I remember you saying before you had seen the Ramones a few times. Brilliant!! And yes it is so sad all but Marky have passed. 😢 And you did do the church justice! You always do!! My friend wasn't familiar with the legend and was really interested so you have a new follower! 😊 And Definately!! Wild horses wouldn't keep me away from joining you next time!! Really looking forward to watching and love I love the autumn and Halloween! Especially as it's Halloween! I'm sure it will be fab as usual.😱😂👻XXX

[@michelledaviesburton1334]

@@Seany63 Ps, if you are ever you are in the Staffordshire area, give me a shout, a few legend's and ghost stories around here too.

[@Seany63]

@@michelledaviesburton1334 Thank you Michelle, well I grew up in Staffordshire and I know of many interesting legends connected to the area. I lived in West Bromwich and would like to go back there someday to make a video about my old hometown . 👍XXX

[@michelledaviesburton1334]

@@Seany63 Oh really? Well I'm from the other end of Staffordshire 8 miles or so from Alton Towers. Look forward to your next one and if you ever get around to your hometown. XxX

[@Alex-yt1wh]

Love it Sean, buddy👌so glad I found your channel, my new favourite KZbinr by a mile

[@Seany63]

Well Alex, that's praise indeed. Thank you very much.👍👍

[@Alex-yt1wh]

Hi again Sean buddy, could I ask you where you get most of your info from? Would love to start doing research my self as it’s very fascinating to me🙂 also could you recommend any good books for history/folklore/hauntings in Sheffield/ South Yorkshire ? Thanks in advance mate

[@Seany63]

Hi Alex, well a good place to start is your local library. Most libraries have a local studies department where you are sure to find books on local history and folklore etc. There are many haunted places in South Yorkshire the Stocksbridge bypass springs to mind so there must be lots of info online. Well, sadly most of the books that have helped me have been out of print for many years now so they will be very hard to find. I hope this has been of some help Alex? Happy hunting.👻👻

[@Alex-yt1wh]

@@Seany63 thanks for that mate will definitely try them! Looking forward to your next video👌😀

[@MrCSRT8]

Sean, I think you might enjoy the creepy content on a YT channel called "Shrouded Hand". Maybe check it out!

[@Seany63]

Yes, I am a big fan of Shrouded Hand. I discovered his channel during the lockdown, but thank you for the suggestion.👍

[@MrCSRT8]

Eldritch Archives is interesting too! Cheers!

[@Seany63]

@@MrCSRT8 Thanks, I will check it out.