An A Z of London Cockney Rhyming Slang... And how to speak it

The informal dialect known as 'Cockney Rhyming Slang' originated amongst market traders and petty criminals in London's poverty-stricken 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. For more London history and trivia, please head over to my website: https://robslondon.com/ Cockney inspired mugs and other London merchandise available from my Etsy store; robsonlinedesigns: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/robsonli... Illustrations in this video by Robert Lordan. Music: 'Cockney Piano 1' from 'The Restaurant Album', supplied to Youtube by The Orchard Enterprises. Other sound effects provided by: Audio Library Free Sound Stock Free Sounds Library Sound Laboratory N-Beats Oh! K Soundz KnowMoreFX Thanks for watching.