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School: Convent of Mercy, Athlone

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Athlone, Co. Westmeath
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Sr Regis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0749, Page 084

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    Another rhyme is
    A House to let apply within
    When I go out you come in
    Teddy-bear, Teddy-bear,
    tip the ground,
    Teddy-bear, Teddy-bear
    Turn right round.
    Teddy-bear, Tedddy-bear
    Show your shoe.
    Teddy-bear, Teddy-bear
    Run right through.
    A tinker, a tailor.
    A soldier, a sailor.
    A rich man, a poor man.
    A beggar man, a thief.
    A doctor, a lawyer.
    A merchant, a chiel.
    Silk, satin, cotton, muslin and rags.
    Blind Man's Buff
    When playing
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. entertainments and recreational activities (~5,933)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs Curley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Flynn
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath
    Informant
    Mrs Gordon
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon
    Informant
    Mrs Grealy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athlone, Co. Westmeath