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GUEST,Colin Cater	Lyr Req: A Penny for the Ploughboys (Colin Cater) (42)	RE: Lyr Req: A Penny for the Ploughboys (Colin Cater)	24 Feb 09
Words are above, posted 6th Sept 02 Idea derives from who knows when - I got it from Ratlebone and Ploughjack - actual quote "Penny for the Ploughboys, Only once a year And God Speed the Plough" The museum in Whittlesey has mugs with all or part of this on, dating from C19. It's so long since I looked at them that I can't remember precisely. Hedingham Fair did a card image of Old Glory Molly Dancers in 1997 with a surrounding banner with the Penny for the Ploughboys inscription on it. Central part of this used by Elaine Bradtke for front of Truculent Rustics. Song took several years to develop - chorus came first then the verses a couple of years later. I'm going to record the song soon as part of a compilation of bits and bobs developed over the years - songs, tunes and resettings of songs handed down through the tradition. Hedingham Fair will publish and market

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