The Congleton Bear

Old english folk song. Congleton is a small market town in Cheshire England and happens to be about halfway between Warrington and Derby. This is significant for only 2 youtubers!!!!
This is my best attempt at a tune I am not too familiar with but researched on the net to find how it goes. Congleton has a bear as its town " crest " althiugh I guess there have been no bears in the town for well over 500 years!!!

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[cjwaywell]

I just had to relive it.... :-)

[davidholness]

@cjwaywell

Thanks mate keep reliving

[no1breaks]

They sold the church bible to buy a new bear .haha.

[davidholness]

It's amazing the power of religion. One can only hope the bear was converted.

Take Care

David

[Cocketinyoursocket]

I live in Congleton dude, it's in Cheshire not Staffordshire :p

[davidholness]

Apologies Sir

Take Care

David

[Rhydderch69]

Nice performance! Thanks for posting.

John Roberts and Tony Barrand have a nice cover of this on their album, Eat Bertha's Mussels.

[minijimi]

Congleton Rare,

Congleton Rare,

Sold the Bible to buy the Bear.

Great song. Reminds me of home!

By the way, Congleton is in Cheshire on the border of Stafordshire.

[shellybaby1621]

yeah my nan, grandad lived up there but it was me and my uncle who brought it, they have unfortnatly all passed away now but had the teddy for a good 12 years now x x love the song again very nice :D

[davidholness]

So Shelley This was a new song for me ( not DIMPLE ) and loved doing it. Great to hear that this your bear's name. Very comforting.

Take Care

David