Treasure of Broomlee Lough | English Folklore

Just north of Hadrian's Wall is a large body of water known as Broomlee Lough, a beautiful spot which is seldom visited. In legend, this lake has been associated with hidden treasure. In this video, I'll tell you the story of how this treasure ended up here.
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Recorded in April 2023.
Filmed at Broomlee Lough, Northumberland.
Music by Anglo-Canadian composer Albert Schofield.
Big thanks to my mate Dan for playing the part of the ghostly monk.
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The Jolly Reiver is my project aiming to preserve and promote the forgotten folklore and history of rural Britain. Primarily focusing on folklore and legends, you’ll not find me trying to deconstruct these old stories or trying to rationalise them with science and psychology. Instead I will present them as they were always told by our forebears, and leave the conclusions up to you. Videos are filmed on location to show you exactly where these stories took place.

[@daflondon]

You’re doing fantastic work for our people and for future generations, thanks so much!

[@TheJollyReiver]

Cheers man

[@ambrosius]

You’re one of my favourite storytellers, and I’m so grateful for you keeping the traditional stories of Britain alive.

[@susannetroost5634]

There should be someone like you in every country in Europa

[@connorricketts1323]

your doing amazing work for the generations and our people so I our ancient history does get lost within the past love your folklore stories keep up the good work I'm looking for to everyone that you do

[@TheJollyReiver]

Cheers Connor :-)

[@thewoodlander9868]

Mate... such a good video, production, story, content.. makes me want to track down a 7th generation blacksmith...

[@TheJollyReiver]

Cheers man. There’s gotta be one somewhere out there 👀

[@pisceanx8382]

This was fantastic, and it was one I’d not heard of before! What a great way to start my Saturday! Thanks for such interesting, educational and enjoyable content.

[@TheJollyReiver]

My pleasure mate :-)

[@connorricketts1323]

been looking forward to a great tale loved it and you have good story telling skills thank you for keeping the story's alive

[@TheJollyReiver]

Glad you enjoyed :-)

[@pqtpat7734]

Beautiful

[@TheJollyReiver]

:-)

[@JordanWhite-p8c]

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[@booknerdlover3675]

That place is just stunning

[@MeTheRob]

What a fine day. We've had some similar weather just over the border in the last few days. I must make an effort to find that spot, which I had never heard of.

[@TheJollyReiver]

:-)

[@bookishlass-n5x]

Great video! I've been meaning to visit Hadrians Wall for a while. I'd love to go and check this place out soon. You had a lovely sunny day - the lake/lough looks stunning. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@ladoboyo5452]

Fantastic video Reiver. I'm off to find some diving gear.

[@attalion_1475]

Beautiful but heartbreaking. Shameful we are losing so many crafts and legends. What a wonderful video though, thank you!

[@TheJollyReiver]

My pleasure :-)

[@tommytippy4448]

keeping the legends and folklore alive

[@joanhoffman3702]

What a beautiful place to be and the lovely weather to enjoy it. And what better place to tell the tale than the place where it happened!

[@TheJollyReiver]

:-)

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

A question occurs. Is the original area which was always calm still so or is the new area now calm? Or not. It was nice to finally see the story teller I have been listening to for so long.

[@TheJollyReiver]

I’m not sure actually! I assume the latter :-)

[@theendofeverything6356]

Another very well-made and fascinating video. Wonderful scenery!

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I have to say, you are one of my favourite KZbin channels! Fantastic content, engaging personality! Top bloke!

[@TheJollyReiver]

Cheers James, glad you enjoy!

[@darransykes2540]

Another well made video.... I enjoy the folklore and legends of the county I grew up in, West Yorkshire.... There really are some gems there, you should do some in the future.

[@hinnyastrology]

Brilliant!! Thank you :D

[@TheJollyReiver]

:-)

[@RingaDingDingDong]

Beautifully shot, edited, and narrated video, mate. Well done, cheers!

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you!

[@arbor8591]

Great story and video thanks 😊

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you :-)

[@frankb821]

Just beautiful! Well done, mate. Look forward to visiting Lake District and Northumberland with my wife in May 2024. We live in Arizona

[@TheJollyReiver]

Hope you have a great time!

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One more comment for the algorithm. Greetings from California, USA

[@chrislethbridge1759]

I’ve only just come across your channel and I’m loving it, you’re a great narrator. I live in Cornwall where there’s plenty of legends, so it’s really good to learn more about how rich a folk heritage the North of England has.

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thanks for the kind comment!

[@hotelsierra86]

Coming from a Border “riding family “ find your videos fascinating. “Tis fair beneath the heather bell to dwell in autumn brown,and fair to hear the lavrock swell far,far from tower or town”

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[@d.l.l.6578]

My ancestors were reivers in Cumbria. Musgrave’s.

[@charlesrs]

you should do a episode on the haunted WWII airfields in england

[@visitingdeadadventures]

New sub here from United States, this was a great story and i found this story very interesting and you done a great job telling the story .I will definitely be back to visit your Channel..keep up the great job ..❤ 👍👍I am going to share u out and shout u out as well .

[@TheJollyReiver]

Thank you very much for the kind comment!

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[@grottybt5006]

I can see a spot which is calm. You don't strictly need a chain made recently by a 7th gen. You could salvage some historic chain already made

[@pisceanx8382]

If not for the 7th generation blacksmith problem, would you ever consider trying to find it and drag it out yourself?

[@TheJollyReiver]

In a heartbeat

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[@d.l.l.6578]

At 4:49, the rock formation on the far right has two eyeballs, a nose and teeth. Looks like a giant who got trapped in mud eons ago.

[@christosvoskresye]

I've always assumed this would be the obvious solution to the grandfather paradox.

[@malcolmstead272]

This lough is also supposed to hold the sword excalibur.

[@TheJollyReiver]

It is indeed, I’m saving that tale for another day!

[@hotelsierra86]

The last Roman frontier was the Antonine wall between the Forth and the Clyde.

[@TheFoolOnTheHill_]

Moral of the story: Don't leave town if you spot any handsome beggars nearby

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[@joeswampdawghenry]

You need more beer in ur videos laddy

[@roguerover30k]

Very cool video mate. You ought to mind the pints though, you are getting a bit of a comfort paunch. Much respect and love bro.

[@TheJollyReiver]

:-)

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How folks learned of family secrets & misadventures, before there was DNA testing.

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First

[@fangsandfolklore8795]

The average depth of Broomlee Lough is 1 meter. Why not just go in and find the treasure?