It is thought the nursery rhyme 'Little Jack Horner' dates back to the 18th century. The first time it appears in print is in Henry Carey's 1725 satire 'Namby Pamby' - although the lyrics differ slightly.
Who was Jack Horner?
There is thought that the rhyme was inspired by - and written in satire as a response to - the dishonest actions of Thomas Horner in the Tudor period.
'Little Jack Horner' lyrics
Little Jack Horner Sat in the corner, Eating his Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And said, "What a good boy am I!"
Main image: Illustration of Little Jack Horner by William Wallace Denslow/Creative Commons