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It’s that time of year you need something to cheer,
     When the days can be gloomy and grey.
An event’s very near, which I recommend dear.
      It’s Otley’s Victorian Day.

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In Victorian apparel, come join in a carol
     And listen to street organs play.
See market stalls dressed with gifts of the best
      At Otley’s Victorian Day.

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The pubs do good trade, Christmas tables are laid.
      If you want a meal, follow this way.
It’s Christmas, make merry with mince pies and sherry 
      At Otley’s Victorian Day.
 
See folk dance in their clogs in Victorian *togs,
      The music will cause you to sway.
All this singing and dancing can lead to romancing 
     At Otley’s Victorian Day.

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Here’s my favourite shop where I just want to stop.
     See, they’re handing out drinks from a tray.
Here’s some stollen I’ll try, which I know I will buy,
     At Otley’s Victorian Day. 

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The handbells will ring with a ting-a-ling ling
      And good things you’ll find on display.
Shut the door on your jobs and come, follow the mobs 
      To Otley’s Victorian Day.

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* togs = clothes.

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