Apparently an urban myth from the Forest of Dean.
2006-08-24 01:48:05 · 21 answers · asked by doubleforwarduk 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is claimed by some that the people of Ruspidge shot and killed a dancing bear belonging to a Frenchman. This is partially true, as the bear was indeed shot at Ruspidge, but not by the good people there. It was them there hooligans from Zindyford who did it.
A passing Frenchman with his dancing bear attempted to ply his trade in Cinderford, I can't remember the actual reason why; although I have this memory that the people thought the bear was Satan; a Hue and Cry was fromed and the man and bear were chased out of Cinderford, and the bear was eventually shot in Ruspidge. Several men were taken to Court, I can remember reading the Court records, 2 I think were fined.
2006-08-24 02:35:09 · answer #1 · answered by aethermanas 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You go down the Forest of Dean and ask that question .. be prepared to run .. it's a story they won't talk about.
2006-08-24 01:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by KEITH H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The lumber jack..working in the forest
2006-08-24 01:50:11 · answer #3 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its it a song film or book who shot the bear if nobody owns up i take the rap
2006-08-24 01:56:58 · answer #4 · answered by silconbob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldilocks. Stupid Bears hated her way of life.
2006-08-24 01:59:26 · answer #5 · answered by Nerdly Stud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What bear?
Come on give us something to work with.
2006-08-24 01:49:54 · answer #6 · answered by Rob G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Errrrr - Teddy Rooseveldt????
2006-08-24 01:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the man down the local pub whos always boasting about it
2006-08-24 01:51:18 · answer #8 · answered by ward1703 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Orion.
2006-08-24 01:50:22 · answer #9 · answered by worldneverchanges 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hope it wasn't Winny or Rupert.
2006-08-24 03:23:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋