We’re at the midway point of WNRW 2020 and it’s time for Hickory Dickory Dock. A childhood favourite that we have been singing with our children since 1744 which makes ‘Hickory’ 276 years old.

There are several schools of thought as to the possible origins of this nursery rhyme. Some believe that the rhyme is based on the astronomical clock at Exeter Cathedral. The cathedral clock has a small hole in the door below the clock face for the resident cat to hunt mice. This is a wonderful nursery rhyme for very young children as its easy to learn and retain with language boosting rhyming words and opportunities to practice counting.