Weather and Folk Lore of Peterborough and District by Charles Dack
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The Cuckoo sings in April, The Cuckoo sings in May, The Cuckoo sings in June; In July she flies away. Chorus--To the green woods, etc. IV. I'm very glad the Spring has come, The sun shines out so bright; The little birds upon the trees Are singing for delight. Chorus--To the green woods, etc. V. The roads are very dusty, Our shoes are very thin; We have a little money box To put our money in. Chorus--To the green woods, etc. The Garlands are carried round on 1st May and on Old May Day. The Huntingdonshire Garlands are usually of a pryamidical form of flowers and streamers, surmounted by a doll. |
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