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Hamlen in 1284

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Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 28 Jun 2007 10:02

Does anyone know the story behind the legend of the pied piper? Apparently, 130 children dissapeared from Hamlen, Germany in 1284. I've googled and couldn't find anything on it.......Deb:)

Elisabeth

Elisabeth Report 28 Jun 2007 10:06

Deb Try Hameln - in your search engine. Lots there. Elisabeth

Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 28 Jun 2007 10:13

Thanks Elisabeth. That lot will keep me amused for hours. Deb:)

SheilaSomerset

SheilaSomerset Report 28 Jun 2007 10:14

Google 'Pied Piper of Hamelin' - it's a legend made into a fairy tale by Brothers Grimm (I think)!

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Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256

Maz (the Royal One) in the East End 9256 Report 28 Jun 2007 10:15

How interesting! I never realised there was truth behind this story! Found this page which discusses it ... http://www(.)straightdope(.)com/mailbag/mpiedpiper.html Maz. XX

Elisabeth

Elisabeth Report 28 Jun 2007 10:16

Deb, It is a magical place, went there in the 80s. Unfortunately, we missed the regular re-enactments they do of the children being charmed away. The townspeople really do make the most of the fairytale. Elisabeth

Deb needs a change

Deb needs a change Report 28 Jun 2007 10:20

I'm totally fascinated with this story. There's no logical explanation for what happened to the children. Deb:)

Elisabeth

Elisabeth Report 28 Jun 2007 10:20

I can't remember when, but I think there was something on the TV recently about a town in Austria or Switzerland which was inhabited by all the children from Hameln!