Another element in the legend is that Dick attempted to flee his service as a scullion one night, heading towards home (or reached Highgate Hill in later ...

The legend of "Dick Whittington and his Cat" is one of England's most famous folk tales, and there is evidence to suggest that the pantomime version of the ...

He is also the real-life inspiration for the English folk tale Dick Whittington and His Cat. He was four times (appointed once, elected three times) Lord Mayor ...

Apr 15, 2024 · Dick Whittington was an English merchant and lord mayor of London who became a well-known figure in legend and traditional pantomime.

Sep 25, 2023 · The titular 'Dick' is based on Richard Whittington, the medieval mayor of London who, just like his panto counterpart, left his home in the ...

Truth and fable are mixed together in the pantomime of Dick Whittington: he was an immigrant to London; he married Alice Fitzwarren, but she was not the ...

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Jul 5, 2021 · Many people are familiar with the folk tale of “Dick Whittington and his Cat” through pantomime versions of the story.

The behaviour of the cook was now a little better; but besides this, Dick had another hardship to get over. His bed stood in a garret, where there were so many ...

She could tell from looking at him that Dick wouldn't have very much money, and cats are expensive, but she had a kind heart so she asked "what's your budget?".