Sunday, 14 February 2021

COLLOPY MONDAY

 

The third day of Shrovetide,

Once known as Collopy Monday,

Was named after Collops of bacon

A traditional dish of the day

Which was served with eggs.

It’s the forgotten Shrove Monday

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