![]() ![]() Newspaper headlines and advertisements feature them because phrases learned in the early years of life grab out attention. However, in the case of nursery rhymes, the authors are anonymous. Quotes from nursery rhymes keep showing up in the same way as do quotes from Shakespeare and other revered authors. Words and phrases appear in book-titles, songs, jokes, parodies, comedy sketches and political jibes. Nursery rhymes and songs nurture a sense of the past and yet breathe with the life of the present day. London Bridge is broken down, my fair lady.ĭiddle Diddle Dumpling Nursery rhymes appear in everyday language London Bridge is broken down, broken down, broken down, And why did London Bridge fall down? Apparently it fell many times under different circumstances including ice and fire damage! If you’re interested here’s a quick introduction to this fascinating topic. Would you like to hazard a guess as to how many people over the ages have sung the nursery rhyme, London Bridge? There are so many verses suggesting how to fix it, even to the point of using silver and gold. It’s a language rich with influences from ancient Rome, the Anglo-Saxons, the Vikings, the Norman invasion and Elizabethan times. Nursery rhymes are full of rich wordsįrom nursery rhymes, children inherit an earlier version of the English language. By teaching them rhymes to sing by heart, we ensure that we are bringing up a child strong in literacy with a headstart in historical knowledge. *Please note that we cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by the Royal Mail.When we live in a modern world, why do we teach English nursery rhymes? To develop a literate child and because they are the children’s first history lessons. ![]() Royal Mail Airmail currently takes up to 5-7 working days to non-EU destinations.* Royal Mail Airmail currently takes up to 3-5 working days to EU destinations.* Large: £3.20 for the first card and 25p for every subsequent card. Standard: £1.80 for the first card and 25p for every subsequent card. Guaranteed Saturday delivery, if you place your order before 3pm on Friday excluding UK Bank Holidays* A signature is required for this service, so make sure someone will be home! Large: £7.49 for the first card and 10p for every subsequent card. ![]() Standard: £7.49 for the first card and 10p for every subsequent card. Guaranteed next working day, if you place your order before 3pm Monday-Friday excluding UK Bank Holidays* A signature is required for this service, so make sure someone will be home! Large: £4.99 per card amd 10p for every subsequent card. Standard: £4.99 for the first card and 10p for every subsequent card. Royal Mail First Class currently takes up to 1-3 working days. Large: £1.70 for the first card and 25p for every subsequent card. Standard: £1.10 for the first card and 25p for every subsequent card. View our Delivery page for more details on Gift processing and delivery times.Īlthough we can guarantee a dispatch date, orders are not guaranteed to arrive for a specific date or occasion unless Special/Saturday Delivery is selected. These are easier to recycle and kinder to our planet! Cards bought from our online store are printed to order to allow for your personalisations so this is why they may look a little different to the ones sold in our shops.Ĭards and gifts are sent separately. We've made the conscious decision for aesthetic and environmental reasons to print on matte instead of shiny card. ![]()
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