Mixalis Posted July 25, 2014 Share #1 Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross, To see a fine lady upon a white horse; Rings on her fingers and bells on her toes, And she shall have music wherever she goes An early summer evening in Banbury. Oxfordshire, where the children's nursery rhyme, Ride a Cock-horse, is commemorated at Banbury Cross on the old London road. The statue of the "fine lady" on her white horse is notable for the tiny frog which has just avoided annihilation under the white horse's hooves. Banbury Cross itself is now marooned on a traffic roundabout and is seldom to be seen without cars whizzing round. A nice touch, though, are the three play cock-horses at the foot of the cross. Cock-horses, essentially a horse's head on a stick which goes between the legs, were popular children's toys in the Victorian era. Astonishingly, I saw one being used by a young boy in Kensington Gardens, London, only a few days ago. It's a refreshing change from the iPad. All photos taken with Leica M and 50mm Summilux ASPH. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited July 25, 2014 by Mixalis 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/231069-and-she-shall-have-music-wherever-she-goes/?do=findComment&comment=2637063'>More sharing options...
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Michael Hiles Posted July 25, 2014 Share #2 Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks for the pictures, and the old rhyme. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted July 25, 2014 Share #3 Posted July 25, 2014 Mike, An excellent series and narration. Paul 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted July 26, 2014 Share #4 Posted July 26, 2014 A lovely set. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravinj Posted July 26, 2014 Share #5 Posted July 26, 2014 Very nice set. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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