Refers to the National Liberal Club which
was, for a time, a sort of drop-in, day centre for Liberals. The Party
organisation was based there - for a time in the basement Gents loos -
and the building also hosted various lodges of freemasons who, following
refurbishments, the introduction of dress regulations and a more radical
club membership, vacated the premises
The Dark Ages
Down at the Old NLC
(Words: Mark Taverner, Tune: Down at the Old Bull and Bush)
Come, come, roll up your trouser leg
Down at the old NLC
There to get your apron on:
Learn the secret organ song;
Bend your thumb when you shake hands.
Come, come, drinking till the dinner gong
Down at the old NLC
The 19th edition of the Liberator Song Book
Old favourites
Hits from the Liberal Revue
Campaign songs old and new
Complete with historical notes on the origins of songs...
Only £3 from the Liberator stall at conference or £3.50 (including postage) from:
Liberator Publications
Flat 1
24 Alexandra Grove
London N4 2LF
England
Cheques should be made payable to 'Liberator Publications'.
