Drake's Drum

This article is about the drum. For the poem, see Henry Newbolt.

Replica of Drake's Drum, from the Buckland Abbey education centre

Drake's Drum is a snare drum that Sir Francis Drake took with him when he circumnavigated the world.[1] Shortly before he died he ordered the drum to be taken to Buckland Abbey and vowed that if England were ever in danger and someone was to beat the drum he would return to defend the country.[2] According to legend it can be heard to beat at times when England is at war or significant national events take place.[3]

  1. ^ "Drake's Drum". Icons: A Portrait of England. Archived from the original on 27 September 2008. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
  2. ^ John Mount. "Drake's Drum". paranormality.com. Retrieved 14 April 2008.
  3. ^ "Drake's Drum". xroyvision. Retrieved 14 April 2008.