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The Cockney Code is a list of rules to live by. It's a philosophy. A manifesto. It dates back to earliest cockney times. Not of all of it has survived. Some cockneys stole bits of it and ran off with them. But we do know this much...
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Always be free and easy.
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Do as you darn well pleasey.
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You've got to pick a pocket or two.
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Always doff to a toff.
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Never trust a geordie or a scouser.
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Try to rhyme all the time.
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If you're not bobbing, get weaving.
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Though you walk through the shadow of the valley of darkness, there will always be a lovely cup of tea at the end of it.
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Ask no questions and you'll be told no lies.
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Be lucky.
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We're tirelessly trying to update the Cockney Code.
If you’ve stolen, 'found' or been sold some of this historical document - let us know. The police need never be involved.
Have a look at what you've found so far.
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