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What is the truth behind the Rhyme Ring a Ring of Roses
Has it got a sinister meaning.???
:ohmy:

it said that this the meaning:

\"Ring a Ring O' Roses\" is said to be a macabre parody on the horrors of the Great Plague. One of the first signs of the plague was a ring of rose-coloured spots, and the protection against this terrible disease was, in popular belief, a posy of herbs. Sneezing was taken as a sure sign that you were about to die of it, and the last line \"We all fall down\" omits the word, \"dead\"!

but its not been told to be a myth and it repersents something else and i cant remember what ..... i think these a article at college about all different nursery songs and their means but i cant remember all the songs it says about. will have a look and let u no next time am in if u want

I agree with cheeky It has to do with the plague

Yes that's spot on you both receive gold stars:lol:

How about......The Grand Old Duke of York ????

Ok why did he march his men to the top of the hill,then march them down again.

Believed to refer to Richard,Duke of York in 1460s who had claim to the throne..
He had a castle..Sandal..which was built on a fortress approx 40 feet above moat level..During Battle of Wakefield He took up a defensive position in the castle...So he marched his troops up the hill inside the castle...Afterwards..marched them out and down xxxx;)

Dorrie wrote:

Yes that's spot on you both receive gold stars:lol:

to be fair
cheeky gets the gold star for being the first to answer
I get the silver star because I agreed with her
and you dorrie get the bronze for asking the question

ducky wrote:

Dorrie wrote:

Yes that's spot on you both receive gold stars:lol:

to be fair
cheeky gets the gold star for being the first to answer
I get the silver star because I agreed with her
and you dorrie get the bronze for asking the question

No..you should both have gold stars..Those in favour say Aye xxxx;)

An apple a day helps you work,rest and play xxxx;) :blink: :woohoo:

tonypark wrote:

ducky wrote:

Dorrie wrote:

Yes that's spot on you both receive gold stars:lol:

to be fair
cheeky gets the gold star for being the first to answer
I get the silver star because I agreed with her
and you dorrie get the bronze for asking the question

No..you should both have gold stars..Those in favour say Aye xxxx;)

Yes Gold Stars all round:lol:

i agree .... gold stars for all