Hickathrift, a folk song written by nicky stockman

Hickathrift the Wisbech Giant
Fought against an evil tyrant
On the Smeeth the Ogre slain
The Wisbech Fens are safe again

A poor fen boy from Marshland came
To fight the ogre at his game
His cart smashed up, he beat him down
And dragged the corpse to Wisbech Town

Hickathrift the Wisbech Giant
Fought against an evil tyrant
On the Smeeth the Ogre slain
The Wisbech Fens are safe again

When Tom died, a knight so brave
An 8 foot stone to mark his grave
He hurled a rock with all his power
Which hit the side of Tilney Tower

Hickathrift the Wisbech Giant
Fought against an evil tyrant
On the Smeeth the Ogre slain
The Wisbech Fens are safe again

Song Orchards School from Enid Porter Folk Project on Vimeo.

Follow this link to the practice Soundcloud file.