Main content
Little Bo Peep, the rhyme about Sussex smugglers
Did you know that the nursery rhyme Little Bo Peep was created in St Leonards at the end of the 18th century?
An author from Hastings has written a book in which he attempts to unravel the mysteries behind 12 of our most well-known nursery rhymes.
In 'Cracking Humpty Dumpty' Tim Devlin links Little Bo Peep to customs men fighting smugglers in St Leonards in the 18th century. He also says Georgie Porgie Pudding and Pie started life as a joke about Charles II, known as ‘Old Rowley’, which was also the name of his favourite racehorse.
Duration:
This clip is from
More clips from ´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio Sussex
-
'You wouldn't build houses next to Stonehenge'
Duration: 06:25
-
Wealden report: 'why we took your money early'
Duration: 05:06
-
Locals hope they can soon flush without fear
Duration: 05:03
-
Is Worthing's flat pack dream in tatters?
Duration: 06:18