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BBC Finds Song’s Creator Son, Uncovers Ipswich Anthem Origins

5/23/2026

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The BBC located the song’s creator’s son to investigate its background.
Ipswich Town Football Club plays “Come on the Town” over the PA at the start of every home match.
The song describes a fictional fan, Edward Ebenezer Jeremiah Brown (“Ted”), who has a scarf, a rattle, a rosette and has not missed a game since age three.
Supporters have sung the anthem for decades despite its origins being forgotten.

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Story summary

The BBC located the song’s creator’s son to investigate its background.
Ipswich Town Football Club plays “Come on the Town” over the PA at the start of every home match.
The song describes a fictional fan, Edward Ebenezer Jeremiah Brown (“Ted”), who has a scarf, a rattle, a rosette and has not missed a game since age three.
Supporters have sung the anthem for decades despite its origins being forgotten.