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Dreadnought [song version]

by Ian Whiteley

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Dreadnought

 

We crossed the Chantry Bridge

As the Calder boiled beneath

And a drifting, chilling mist

Hung heavy on the heath

We came from far and wide

Marching all together

To gather at Belle Vue

Despite the dank, inclement weather

 

There were grandfathers and fathers

There were mothers, daughters, sons

Hand in hand in heavy coats

As bitter cold caresse...

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Sunday 6th October 2024 1:30 pm

wakefield   wakefield trinity   nickname   heritage   rugby league   fans   past games   dreadnoughts

Dreadnought

by Ian Whiteley

entry picture

Dreadnought

 

We crossed the Chantry Bridge

As the Calder boiled beneath

And a drifting, chilling mist

Hung heavy on the heath

We came from far and wide

Marching all together

To gather at Belle Vue

Despite the dank, inclement weather

 

There were grandfathers and fathers

There were mothers, daughters, sons

Hand in hand in heavy coats

As the frost caressed ...

Read and leave comments (2)

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Tuesday 28th January 2020 4:43 pm

1960's   local rivalry   rugby league   supporter   wakefield trinity   winter game

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