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London Bridge Is Falling Down

17th century; first printed c. 1744 · 17th century

"London Bridge Is Falling Down", also known as "My Fair Lady" or "London Bridge", is a traditional English nursery rhyme and singing game about the decay of London Bridge and the attempts, real or fanciful, to rebuild it.

Songs in history

London Bridge Is Falling Downc. 1744

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APA
The Epoch Institute. (2026). London Bridge Is Falling Down. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/london-bridge-is-falling-down
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“London Bridge Is Falling Down.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/london-bridge-is-falling-down. Accessed .
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The Epoch Institute. “London Bridge Is Falling Down.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/london-bridge-is-falling-down.
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The Epoch Institute (2026) ‘London Bridge Is Falling Down’, The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. Available at: https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/london-bridge-is-falling-down (Accessed: ).

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