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The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees,
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas,
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor,
And the highwayman came riding—
Riding—riding—
The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn-door.
For the past few years, as part of literacy, Year 5 have made a detailed study of this epic narrative poem. It is always popular as a focus for study, with its hugely dramatic themes of love, murder, jealousy and betrayal.
The poem is long and really amounts to a short story, and although it is accessible to children at every level provides enough 'meat' for even very able children to be inspired.
Click the Read More for web links and video clips:
Highwayman Web Links
Download the text of The Highwayman from here...
For a version that has a built-in glossary, read the poem here...
Information about highwaymen in the 18th century here...
The Legend of Dick Turpin on the BBC
More on Dick Turpin
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Watch a dramatised version of the poem (play one clip at a time!):
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And another - this is the poem set to music:
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