In come I, Guy of Warwick
Good people of Coventry, I bring relief
I've slain the beast of Dunsmore Heath
No tax to Leofric need you pay
At Knightlow Hill on Martinmas Day
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Boy with Basin
Thou art all bluster and it shows
So come on, tell us what he knows
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Fool and Butcher
What do'st tha' know about sticking a tup?
Stick a tup? I can stick the old Dick o' the devil
Cut nine pounds of beef from a bare leg of mutton
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In comes I, Leofric, Earl of Mercia
My loyal townsfolk, have no fear
For I am a nobleman straight and true
I'll protect you all, just pay your due.
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In comes I, the Lord Mayor
The Lord Mayor of Coventry, Cllr Shabbir Ahmed congratulates the team
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Sword dancing - Belgian style
La piece de resistance by one the Mummers' guest sides,
Les Danceurs d'Epee de Quevaucamps in Coventry City Centre
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Lady Godiva
My Lord! Enough is quite enough
I shall ride round here in the buff
Stop this tax, I will not trifle
Or each man here shall have an eyeful.
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Six fine dancers
And proud of it are we
We're from the Jewel of the Midlands
The City of Coventry
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Six glittering swords
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We've brought him along
All dressed in his best
To see how he handles his sword
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The Operatic St George
Further proof of the boys' dancing skills
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Think of us what you may
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Music - strike up and play
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Thou hast come to see a king dance?
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Former Mummers
Trying to prove they've still got what it takes!
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