Hi All, I think the 'Bishy Bishy Barnabees' is derived from Bishop Bonner's Bees - but I don't know who or when - or why! - they were named after the said gentleman of the cloth! But - there is a Museum in Dereham (I think its Dereham!!!) called Bishop Bonner's Cottage Museum, which apparently has, amongst other things, a local history bit, so as I am going to visit my parents in Norfolk on the first weekend in March, I will try and make a trip there, andlet you all know what I find out about Bishop Bonner.
I think it is fairly local, as I have never heard ladybirds called that anywhere else and, in the course of my life, we have lived all over the place, and it is only Norfolk where I have heard them called that! Carol - in Suffolk - next door to Norfolk - where it is jolly cold, very windy, and extremely grey today! > want another one? > > Bishy barny bees - ladybirds > To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace-chat [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
