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.........