Jack and Jill Hill by ajisaac

Jack and Jill Hill

We are all probably familiar with the nursery rhyme

'Jack and Jill went up the hill
To fetch a pail of water .
Jack fell down and broke his crown,
And Jill came tumbling after'

But it's origins are, as a lot of nursery rhymes, surrounded in mystery, however, if you gone to the village of Kilmersdon, near Radstock, in Somerset you will find a plaque (see my pic) at the foot of Jack and Jill hill commemorating the event.

The story goes like this....

In 1697 a local unmarried woman named Jill became pregnant. One day the presumed father, Jack, was hit by a boulder from nearby Badstone Quarry and died. Jill went on to have the child, but she herself died not long afterwards. Villagers raised the boy, ‘Jill's son', and this is supposedly where the common local surname Gilson comes from.

Who know's, but there always appears to be an element of truth in these stories handed down.
Lovely clear photo and an interesting explanation of the nursery rhyme. Thank you.
February 28th, 2017  
Sue
Great story
February 28th, 2017  
Don't you just love 365 for the interesting facts we learn!!! Thank you
February 28th, 2017  
We used to say that one when we were kids!!
February 28th, 2017  
Great plaque and interesting story!
March 1st, 2017  
@josiegilbert My pleasure to present this to all.
March 4th, 2017  
@suesouthwood Thanks- although not sure how much truth is truth! But that is folklore.
March 4th, 2017  
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Yes - the same here. One of the well known ones.
March 4th, 2017  
@ajisaac Oops - wrong reply to your comments. Yes 365 throws up some interesting facts etc. My pleasure in unveiling this to you.
March 4th, 2017  
@777margo Yes - the same here. One of the well known ones.
March 4th, 2017  
@lyndamcg many thanks - 'tis a pleasure to know you have enjoyed.
March 4th, 2017  
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