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Archive for January, 2011
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![A local farmer, George Tayler, left a generous bequest in his will in 1852 to provide buns for local children at an annual service. It used to be held on […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1468-115x115.jpeg "Keevil Taylor Charity & Bun Service")
Keevil Taylor Charity & Bun Service
Posted on January 8, 2011 | No CommentsA local farmer, George Tayler, left a generous bequest in his will in 1852 to provide buns for local children at an annual service. It used to be held on […] -
![Tuppenny starvers are large fruit buns which were distributed every Easter Tuesday at the church of St-Michael-on-the-Mount Without in Bristol. It’s a charity dole dating back three hundred years but […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "Bristol Tuppenny Starvers")
Bristol Tuppenny Starvers
Posted on January 8, 2011 | 11 CommentsTuppenny starvers are large fruit buns which were distributed every Easter Tuesday at the church of St-Michael-on-the-Mount Without in Bristol. It’s a charity dole dating back three hundred years but […] -
![Kichels are small spiced fruit buns which are made at the local bakers shop in Harwich especially for the event. It’s a charity scramble – the kichels are tossed from […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5881-115x115.jpg "Harwich Kichel Throwing")
Harwich Kichel Throwing
Posted on January 8, 2011 | 4 CommentsKichels are small spiced fruit buns which are made at the local bakers shop in Harwich especially for the event. It’s a charity scramble – the kichels are tossed from […] -
![Henry Travice died in 1626 and left funds in his will to give a portion of rent from his property to charity. £10 was generous in its day but doesn’t […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IMG_1338-115x115.jpeg "Leigh (Manchester) Henry Travice Charity")
Leigh (Manchester) Henry Travice Charity
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 4 CommentsHenry Travice died in 1626 and left funds in his will to give a portion of rent from his property to charity. £10 was generous in its day but doesn’t […] -
![Hercules Clay was a resident of Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire during the time of the Civil War; for three nights in a row he dreamt of his house burning and he […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5105-115x115.jpg "Newark Penny Loaf Day and Hercules Clay Bombshell Sermon")
Newark Penny Loaf Day and Hercules Clay Bombshell Sermon
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 4 CommentsHercules Clay was a resident of Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire during the time of the Civil War; for three nights in a row he dreamt of his house burning and he […] -
Woodbridge: Carlow’s Charity
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 4 CommentsCarlow’s Charity is a bread dole for the needy which took place at Woodbridge in Suffolk for many years, lapsed for a long time and was revived in 2020. Pupils […] -
![This charity dole ceased during the twentieth century but is included here because it is sometimes listed as current in books and on websites. William Glanville died in 1717 and […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/shillings-115x115.jpg "Forty Shilling Day")
Forty Shilling Day
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 3 CommentsThis charity dole ceased during the twentieth century but is included here because it is sometimes listed as current in books and on websites. William Glanville died in 1717 and […] -
![Dicing for Maids Money, as it used to be known, used to be held in January but has now moved to May- don’t be misled by the many books and […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_1891-115x115.jpeg "Guildford Poyle Dicing Ceremony")
Guildford Poyle Dicing Ceremony
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 1 CommentDicing for Maids Money, as it used to be known, used to be held in January but has now moved to May- don’t be misled by the many books and […] -
![Jankyn Smyth was a significant benefactor to the town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk; he left a bequest in his will for a Mass to be held each year […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/IMG_5832-1-115x115.jpg "Bury St Edmunds Jankyn Smyth Charity Cakes & Ale")
Bury St Edmunds Jankyn Smyth Charity Cakes & Ale
Posted on January 7, 2011 | 7 CommentsJankyn Smyth was a significant benefactor to the town of Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk; he left a bequest in his will for a Mass to be held each year […] -
Winsbury Dole
Posted on January 7, 2011 | No CommentsThe Winsbury Dole at Castlemorton was a New Year Charity which as far as I can tell is now discontinued, though it gets mentioned in several sources as a current […]