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The history lessons that may be hidden in nursery rhymes
This calamitous event is thought to have been immortalised in the nursery rhyme London’s Burning. It’s still up for debate, but some people believe that Ring-a-ring-o’-roses is actually ...
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Why do nursery rhymes stand the test of time?
Some nursery rhymes also have actions – Wind the Bobbin ... GETTY IMAGES Many of us know the supposed grim secret behind Ring-a-Ring-a-Roses, but how about Pop Goes the Weasel?