The “Oranges & Lemons” refer to the citrus fruits unloaded at the nearby wharves. "Oranges and Lemons" is a traditional English nursery rhyme, folksong, and singing game which refers to the bells of several churches, all within or close to the City of London.It is listed in the Roud Folk Song Index as No 13190. It refers to the bells of famous churches in London, UK. They need to have agreed privately which is to be "Oranges" and which "Lemons." Bull's eyes and targets, Say the bells of St. Marg'ret's. The other children pass under the arch in pairs as the song is sung. Oranges and lemons, Say the bells of St. Clements. It is the third occupying the site on the Strand and is the home church of the RAF. Oranges & Lemons is the eleventh studio album and the second double album by the English band XTC, released 27 February 1989 on Virgin Records.It is the follow-up to 1986's Skylarking.The title (derived from the nursery rhyme of the same name) was chosen in reference to the band's poor financial standing at the time, … The origins of this song are not clearly known, but it is believed to … Two children place their hands together to form an arch - an arch of sanctuary. Two Sticks and Apple, Ring ye Bells at Whitechapple, Old Father Bald Pate, Ring ye Bells Aldgate, Maids in White Aprons, Ring ye Bells a St. Catherines, Oranges and Lemmons, Ring ye bells at St. Clemens, When will you pay me, Ring ye Bells at ye Old Bailey, … “Oranges & Lemons” say the Bells of St Clements. At the end Here comes a chopper to chop off your head, a pair of children is caught. Brickbats and tiles, Say the … John Smout wrote me in December 2004, "These are the full words for 'Oranges and Lemons' in your England section:" Gay go up and gay go down, To ring the bells of London town. Oranges and Lemons is a nursery rhyme of English origin that tells the story of numerous bells in the many churches close to or in the City of London. The oranges and lemons of the song refer to the cargo that would have been offloaded close to the church when the Thames was a lot further in than it is today. Because of this, this song is maybe most popular in the London area. Historians have found a dance song called ‘Oranges and Lemons’ that dates all the way back to 1665, but we don’t know if the lyrics to that dance were the same as the ones in the song we know today. Oranges and Lemons is a children's song, basically a nursery rhyme, and one that Orwell's audience would know, and would probably teach to their children. Oranges and Lemons is not just a nursery rhyme, it is also a children's dance or game. St Clements on Cheapside ‘Bullseyes and targets say the bells of St. Margarets’ – St. Margaret Lothbury. But you can sing it … Orwell wrote this in 1949, and it's set in--surprise, surprise--1984, so how far into the future is that, and how old would you guess Winston is? “Oranges and Lemons” (Original Version) Song Lyrics. Oranges, lemons and other cargoes have been arriving in London from across the world for centuries! Christopher Wren designed the present church in 1687. The first two raise their hands so as to form an arch, and the rest run through it, singing the rhyme set out above … Oranges and Lemons Nursery Rhyme Oranges and Lemons with Lyrics and Music "Oranges and Lemons is an traditional English nursery rhyme that was published in 1744. The rest of the party forms a long line, standing one behind the other, and holding each other's dresses or coats. 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