Nonsense Collection (page 12)

Lear / Nonsense / Welling
There was a Young Lady of Welling, whose praise all the world was a-telling; She played on a harp, and caught several carp, that accomplished Young Lady of Welling

Lear / Nonsense / Wrekin
There was an Old Man of the Wrekin, whose shoes made a horrible creaking; But they said, Tell us whether, your shoes are of leather, or of what, you Old Man of the Wrekin

Lear / Nonsense / Burton
There was an Old Person of Burton, whose answers were rather uncertain; When they said, How d ye do? he replied, Who are you? that distressing Old Person of Burton

Lear / Nonsense / Abruzzi
There was an Old Man of th Abruzzi, so blind that he couldn t his foot see; When they said, Thats your toe, he replied, Is it so? that doubtful Old Man of th Abruzzi

Lear / Nonsense / Cadiz
There was an Old Person of Cadiz, who was always polite to all ladies; But in handing his daughter, he fell into the water, which drowned that Old Person of Cadiz

Lear / Nonsense / Gong
There was an Old Man with a gong, who bumped at it all day long; But they called out, O law! you re a horrid old bore! so they smashed that Old Man with a gong

Lear / More Nonsense / C19Th
There was an Old Man of Shields, Who frequented the valleys & fields; All the mice & the cats, & the snakes & the rats, Followed after that person of Shields

Lear / Nonsense / Marseilles
There was an Old Man of Marseilles, whose daughters wore bottle-green veils: They caught several fish, which they put in a dish, And sent to their Pa at Marseilles

Lear / Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo /
THE COURTSHIP OF THE YONGHY- BONGHY-BO Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo woos the Lady with the milk-white Hens of Dorking

Lear / Pelican Chorus / C19
THE PELICAN CHORUS King & Queen of the Pelicans we; No other birds so grand we see! None but we have feet like fins! With lovely leathery throats & chins!

Lear / Dong / Luminous Nose
THE DONG WITH A LUMINOUS NOSE Playing his pipe

Lear / Book of Nonsense
There was an Old Man of Corfu, who never knew what he should do; So he rushed up & down, till the sun made him brown, That bewildered Old Man of Corfu

Lear / Nonsense / Man / Beard
There was an Old Man with a beard, who said, " It is just as I feared! - Two owls & a hen, four larks & a wren, Have all built their nests in my beard!"

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"Nonsense: A Whimsical Journey through the Absurd and Imaginative" Step into a world where logic takes a backseat, and whimsy reigns supreme. Inspired by the works of Edward Lear, this captivating journey delves into the realm with its peculiar characters and fantastical landscapes. As we embark on our adventure, let us first meet "The Owl and The Pussycat, " two unlikely companions who set sail in a beautiful pea-green boat. Their love story unfolds amidst nonsensical verses, reminding us that sometimes life's greatest joys can be found in the most unexpected places. But nonsense doesn't stop there; it extends to Lewis Carroll's enchanting Wonderland. Join Alice as she encounters the Red Queen, who famously declares, "Off with her head. " In this topsy-turvy world where nothing makes sense yet everything is possible, reality becomes an illusion. Edward Lear's eccentricity continues to amuse as we encounter "The Old Man of Blackheath" sporting a wreath atop his head. His presence adds another layer of absurdity to this delightful tapestry of imagination. Intriguing creatures also grace our path – from "The Dark Blue Bird" with its comically exaggerated features to Lear's enigmatic creation known as the Quangle-Wangle. These beings embody pure nonsense while tickling our funny bones along the way. Venturing further into Lear's universe brings us face-to-face with "The Jumblies. " These adventurous souls defy conventionality and embrace their nonsensical existence wholeheartedly. Their tale serves as a reminder that conformity isn't always necessary for happiness; sometimes embracing chaos leads to true fulfillment. Tring Museum introduces us to more peculiarities through their display inspired by Lear's work. Here we find ourselves immersed in an array of oddities that challenge conventional understanding but ignite curiosity within our hearts. "The Pobble Who Has No Toes" adds a touch of melancholy to our journey.