The informal dialect known as 'Cockney Rhyming Slang' originated amongst market traders and petty criminals in London's povertystricken East End during the 19th century. Playful, funny and sometimes rude it remains an integral aspect of the city's character.

This video will teach you how to speak Cockney Rhyming Slang, with a quick introduction and history followed by 26 examples one for each letter of the alphabet.

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Illustrations in this video by Robert Lordan.

Music: 'Cockney Piano 1' from 'The Restaurant Album', supplied to Youtube by The Orchard Enterprises.

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