I come from (F)Llandudno...

Subject: I come from (F)Llandudno...
From: GUEST,Doug
Date: 06 Dec 00 - 04:25 PM

My grandfather would begin to sing a song and grandma would cut him off, presumably because it was not "proper". It went: I come from Llandudno across the Welsh mountains Where the leeks and the violets and the nannygoats dwell I come here in search of a lovely young damsel To you I'll describe her for I know her so well.

Later there's the phrase "with a cap on her head." Can anyone give me leads to the song or the rest of the words? Doug

Subject: RE: I come from (F)Llandudno...
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 06 Dec 00 - 05:26 PM

I live in Llandudo and have lived in the area for most of my life, since 1978 this time round, and I have never heard mention of this song. I will ask aroud.

Jon

Subject: RE: I come from (F)Llandudno...
From: sian, west wales
Date: 08 Dec 00 - 05:22 AM

I'd put money on the tune either being Llwyn Onn(The Ash Grove) or Jenny Jones. but I've never heard the words either. Someone was obviously aware of the tune(s), though, to have written those particular words.

sian

Subject: RE: I come from (C)Llandudno...
From: GUEST,Philippa
Date: 10 Dec 00 - 06:01 AM

I hope someone knows the lyrics. Jon, give my regards to Mark 007 if you know him. He has a dog named Gelert, but then doesn't everyone in Wales?

Subject: RE: I come from (F)Llandudno...
From: Jon Freeman
Date: 10 Dec 00 - 11:22 AM

hi Phillipa, I can't place Mark 007 but I certainly know a dog called Gelert!

For anyone who may not know the legend of Beddgelert (which incidentaly is a lovely place) here is a link

Jon

Subject: RE: I come from (F)Llandudno...
From: Snuffy
Date: 10 Dec 00 - 11:59 AM

I'm looking for the lyrics to the aforementioned Jenny Jones, that begin:

My sweet Jenny Jones is the pride of Llangollen
My sweet Jenny Jones is the girl I love best

If anyone has any info, could you please post it here: Lyr Req: Sweet Jenny Jones

Wassail! V