Bowbells

/ˈboʊbɛlz/ noun

The bells of the Church of St. Mary-le-Bow in London; traditionally associated with the definition of a true Londoner or Cockney.

Bow is a part of London (derived from 'Cheapside' in the City). The church's famous bells gave rise to the saying that a true Cockney is born within the sound of Bow Bells.

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