Nursery Rhymes

Ding Dong Bell

“Ding Dong Bell” is a well-known nursery rhyme with an educational message condemning animal cruelty. Its origins can be traced back to 16th-century England. The rhyme was first documented in 1580 by John Lant, the organist of Winchester Cathedral.

Hey Diddle Diddle

The origin of the “Hey Diddle Diddle” rhyme is a bit confusing, as some elements seem to predate others. The image of a cat playing a fiddle dates back to the Middle Ages, and the expression “Hey Diddle Diddle” is recorded in some Shakespearean works as a nonsense term. The term “Diddle diddle” was also referenced in plays from the 16th century, and “The Cat and The Fiddle” was a common name for inns during this era, suggesting its usage in the rhyme was carried over from the Middle Ages.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

London Bridge is Falling Down

Star Light, Star Bright