Ring in the New Year

With oranges and lemons

The Bells of St. Clement's

City sounds these days are bereft of the beautiful chimes of bells. Instead, we are subjected to unidentifiable noises (is that a giant air conditioner, are those the rumblings of the subway, and when are these sirens going to stop)?

Still, we can do the best we can by remembering old nursery rhymes.

"Oranges and lemons", say the bells of St. Clement's
"You owe me five farthings", say the bells of St. Martin's
"When will you pay me?" say the bells of Old Bailey
"When I grow rich", say the bells of Shoreditch

Winter treats really are oranges - those reminders of sunny summers. And this little rhyme perfectly encapsulates the joyful ringing of church bells.

So, ring in the New Year with bells - at least here at Camera Lucida!

Happy New Year!

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