Pupils tell the story of England's first patron saint

November 20th is St Edmund's day. St Edmund was the original patron saint of England and it is after this Saint that the town of Bury St Edmunds is named. You can read all about Saint Edmund on the E2BN Myths and Legends Website and see an animated version of the story produced by pupils from St Louis School, Bury St Edmunds.

The animations were made at a workshop that took place on the 17th and 18th November at the school. Some argue that St Edmund is still the patron saint of England as the title was never removed when St George became the patron saint of the monarchy and rulers. Whatever the truth, the story of Saint Edmund, an Anglo-Saxon king who was martyred after refusing to bow to the Viking gods, makes interesting reading. Many miracles were once attributed to the dead king and his shrine became one of the wealthiest in Europe. As well as the Story of St Edmund, pupils from the school were also busy illustrating other local legends from Suffolk and Norfolk including: The Black Dogs of Bungay The Green Children of Woolpit Rendlesham Forest and the Alien Craft, and The Abandoned Children of Wailing Wood. Why not have a look at the pupil's work by clicking the links below and then clicking on the 'Your Work' option down the right hand side of the page.

E2BN Staff, teachers and pupils all had a great two days producing the animations, which were then played to parents in the main school hall, - we hope you enjoy them. By the way, E2BN has been doing some research and has found out that to celebrate St Edmund's day we should all have a sticky bun cake with a cross on it. A day off work would be nice but I don't think the E2BN Steering Group would approve that one. If anyone knows the sticky bun recipe, please let us know and we will add it to the E2BN cookbook. If you know any other stories of St Edmund or any other local myths, why not add them to the Myths and Legends Website.