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The Valet's Tragedy, by Andrew Lang : X. THE MYSTERY OF LORD BATEMAN edit / delete

The authorship of "Lord Bateman". I was actually after a reference for the legend about Gilbert Becket being forged, but that appears to be in Child...

to ballad bateman becket folk history song ... on 07 June 2015

Anna & Elizabeth / Crankies | Elizabeth LaPrelle edit / delete

An illustrated version of Lord Bateman!

to art ballad folk music ... on 26 May 2013

Murder Ballads | Paul Slade - Journalist edit / delete

A pretty comprehensive collection. Some of these seem amenable to a modern adaptation (e.g. there are some Kentish ones there).

to ballad folk lyrics murder song ... on 24 March 2013

The Birmingham Ballads - Brian Vaughton edit / delete

to ballad folk music radio radio-ballads recording ... on 22 April 2012