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Gipsy Streams Prophetic Warning

Streams known as Gipsies, Everingham, Humberside Legend Pre-Victorian

The Gipsy streams in Everingham, Yorkshire, are a mysterious and unpredictable watercourse that have been associated with a peculiar legend for centuries. These streams, which follow no defined path, are said to hold a prophetic secret. According to an old folk song, when the streams flow excessively, it signals a year of poverty and hardship to come. It's a warning that's been passed down through the years, leaving many to wonder about the strange connection between the streams and the fortunes of the local community.

Historically, the streams have been known to dry up and flow unpredictably, adding to the mystique surrounding this phenomenon. The old folk song goes like this: 'My Prophetick Spring at Veipsey, I may show, That some years is dry'd up, some years again doth flow; But when it breaketh out with an immoderate birth, It tells the following year of a penurious dearth.' This cryptic message has been interpreted as a warning of poverty and famine, and it's said that the streams' unusual behavior is a harbinger of hard times to come. While the exact origins of this legend are unclear, it's evident that the Gipsy streams have long been regarded with a mix of fascination and trepidation.

Historical Context

The legend of the Gipsy streams dates back centuries, with roots in local folklore and mythology.

Location

Location Details

Location Type
Streams
Activity Types
Visual Audio
Witness Credibility
Local Legend
Threat Level
Harmless
Accessibility
Public Access
Date / Era
Normally winter or spring
Postcode Area
YO

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