IN PRAISE OF LAKENHAM.

I like to go to Lakenham

All on a Summer’s day,

I like to go to Lakenham

To see old Norfolk play.

That fare to be a lovely place

Where lots o’ fine folk go.

They like a good old mardle

And p’raps a pint you know.

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That really is a bootiful ground,

Th’as got a lovely wicket,

I fact I know no better place

To go and watch the cricket.

Especially when the sun streams down

Upon this stretch of green,

And Norfolk are a’doing well.

Then life is right serene.

You can sit upon the benches

That are all around the ring,

Or bring your car right to the line

Where you’ll see everything.

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Some folk they bring their deckchairs

And sit there at their ease.

And some watch from the little tents

A flappin’ in the breeze.

Most people bring a picnic

That save a lot of sweat,

You can eat yar wittles in the car

If that should turn out wet!

They’ve got a fine pavilion,

Th’as got a clock and all,

And down them steps the batsmen come

When it’s time to face the ball.........

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