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ring-a-ring of roses,
a pocketful of posies,
a-tishoo, a-tishoo,
we all fall down. Sweet scented flowers were thought to ward off diseases like plague, so folk carried bunches (posies) of them to sniff as they walked. One of the symptoms of plague is sneezing. Then, of course, sick people fell down.
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Is there any nursery rhyme connected to a plague?
Yes ring a ring of roses or whatever it was called has somthing to do with the black death
What nursery rhyme had bubonic plague?
Ring o' ring o' roses
What nursery rhyme has initials bswts?
The nursery rhyme with the initials "BSWTS" is "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep."
Is Ring Around The Rosie an urban legend?
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What children's nursery rhyme is based on the black death?
"Ring Around the Rosie" is a children's nursery rhyme believed by some to have origins related to the Black Death. The lyrics describe symptoms of the plague such as the ring-shaped rash ('rosie') and the flowers carried for the scent-mask ('pocket full of posies'). The connection, however, is debated among historians and scholars.
Who wrote the nursery rhyme bingo?
The origin of the nursery rhyme "Bingo" is unknown and there have been multiple variations of the song. It is commonly associated with a game called "Beano" that was played in the 18th century in England.
What historic event does the nursery rhyme 'Ring-a-ring of roses' commemorate?
The nursery rhyme "Ring-a-ring of roses" does not actually commemorate a historic event. It is commonly believed to be based on the Great Plague of London in 1665, but this connection has been widely debated and there is no concrete evidence to support it.
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Master
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You are probably asking about the song and nursery rhyme, "Ring a Ring o' Roses," which is often said to have come into being because of the Black Death. In fact, this piece was first published in 1881, and the association with the Black Death was not made in print before World War II. So the association would appear to be a myth that survives because it can easily be believed. There is a link to the plague interpretation of an article on the nursery rhyme below.
What nursery rhyme did Thomas Edison listen to on the phonograph?
a nursery rhyme
Has oranges and lemons rhyme been round for time?
Yes, the rhyme "Oranges and Lemons" has been around for many years. It is a traditional English nursery rhyme that dates back to at least the 18th century. The rhyme is often associated with a children's game played in London.
Are nursery rhyme xylophone notes like ba ba black sheep copyrighted?
No.
