H.R.H
The Houghton Weavers Lyrics

Well last week I went down to London
Recently, I traveled to the city of London.

To ogle at this and at that
To observe and admire various things.

When I found myself down near the palace
I ended up near the palace unexpectedly.

So I thought I'd drop in for a chat
I decided to pay a visit and have a conversation.

Well I knocked on front door and it opened
I knocked on the front door and it was promptly opened.

And Charlie stood there in my way
I encountered Charlie who was blocking my path.

I said, 'Is yer mam in?' He said, 'Aye 'er is
I inquired about his mother's presence and he confirmed she was there.

But her's too busy t'see thee today coz
However, she is currently occupied and cannot meet with you today because

On Monday her does all her washin
On Mondays, she dedicates her time to doing laundry.

Tuesday her irons all day
Tuesdays are spent ironing.

Wednesday her's mopping
Wednesdays involve mopping the floors.

And Thursday her's shopping
Shopping is her priority on Thursdays.

And Friday her goes for her pay
Fridays are when she collects her salary.

Saturday her cleans all her windows
On Saturdays, she dedicates her time to cleaning the windows.

And Maggie comes round for the day
Maggie visits on that day.

So come any Sunday but let us know first
Therefore, it is preferable to visit on any Sunday, but inform us in advance.

And we'll get som't in for the tea
We will prepare something to serve for tea.

Just then I saw Phil come up courtyard
At that moment, I noticed Phil approaching through the courtyard.

And he said leaning bike against bin
He leaned his bike against the trash bin and said

The fellas they've come a long way lad
The guys have traveled a significant distance, my friend.

So I reckons they'd better come in
Therefore, I believe it is best for them to come inside.

Well wife'll be real glad to see thee
My wife will be genuinely happy to see you.

Though the rollers are still in her hair
However, she currently has hair rollers in.

It's a hell of a job keeping palaces straight
It is an incredibly challenging task to maintain palaces in order.

But Lizzie her does pretty fair
Nevertheless, Queen Elizabeth does quite well in this regard.

They'd portraits of kings and of princes
They had paintings of kings and princes.

Of barons and bishops and knights
Including images of barons, bishops, and knights.

Oh and one of the victory with Nelson
Oh, and there was one featuring the triumph alongside Nelson.

Kissing Ivy with a hole in his tights
Depicting the moment when he affectionately kissed Ivy while wearing tights with a hole.

But the pride of the whole British empire
The most distinguished item in the entire British empire.

A truly magnificent sight
An exceptionally splendid spectacle.

Was an ermine trimmed purple gazunder
It was an ermine-trimmed purple chamber pot.

For if her's caught short in the night
To be used if she urgently needs it during the night.

So if you ever go down to London
Thus, if you happen to visit London.

To see how the Royals go on
To observe how the Royal family carries on with their lives.

You'd best let them know when you're coming
It would be wise to inform them of your arrival beforehand.

Coz the odds are a hundred to one that
Because the likelihood is extremely low that

So come any Sunday but let us know first
Therefore, visiting on any Sunday is recommended, but it would be appreciated if you inform us in advance.

And we'll get som't in for the tea
We will make arrangements to have something ready for tea.