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Formatsong text
TitleThe Old Horse, Richmond
ContributorMr Frank Pirse
Index NamePirse, Mr Frank
PlaceRichmond
Reference Code AFC 1972/001, MS p. 02261

Scope and Content Notes

Genre song - song associated with custom
First lineYou gentlemen and sportsmen, you men of courage bold

'been acted three generations'. Went at Christmas, three in the company, visited public houses and private houses. Appreciated by 'gentry' including Lord Zetland.
4 stanzas

Contextual Notes

Learned from father, Edward Pirse.


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