There have always been loads of swans swimming on the canal running through the city centre. When I was younger, I was told that if the swans fly away and don't return, bad luck will befall the city of Lincoln. How did this tale come about? Has anyone else heard the same story/ myth/ old wives tale?
2006-10-30 03:59:17 · 6 answers · asked by Val G 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Probably because the tourists won't find sitting by the river so picturesque. There is something about watching swans doing what they do so majestically that makes you relax and stop and stare- and then be happy to spend money.
Lincoln wouldn't be the same without them though. Is it a canal? I always thought it was part of the River Witham. I learn something every day on Answers!!!
2006-10-30 04:10:53 · answer #1 · answered by Christine H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a myth, i lived there all of my childhood and teenage life and never heard that. But Christine H is right though its not a canal it is the River Witham.
2006-10-31 00:04:24 · answer #2 · answered by Loopy loo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If that citys name is lincoln because of the union president lincoln. then I curse all who dare to live in a town named after that monster.I wish no harm to the birds.of course.
2006-10-30 04:08:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means there are no fish and the river is polluted to fekk.
When that constituted the city's water supply, I'd say it would mean bad luck eh?
2006-10-30 04:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by le_coupe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
swans are beautiful and bring calm to those who are able to spend the time watching them. hopefully they will always be there for the residents and visitors to enjoy.
2006-10-30 06:00:39 · answer #5 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it the Rooks at the Tower of London that it refers to.
2006-10-30 04:08:15 · answer #6 · answered by whospiltmypint 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋