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This site aims to list the wide variety of traditional and unusual events that take place each year in the UK and to help visitors take part in them. Each event has its own page giving details of its timing and location, as well as a very brief history and notes on what to expect. Enjoy!
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Archive for September, 2012
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![Urswick is the setting for an annual rushbearing service at the church, similar to better-known customs at Ambleside and Grasmere. Before churches had paved floors, rushes were strewn to keep […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/IMG_0778-115x115.jpg "Urswick Rushbearing")
Urswick Rushbearing
Posted on September 29, 2012 | 3 CommentsUrswick is the setting for an annual rushbearing service at the church, similar to better-known customs at Ambleside and Grasmere. Before churches had paved floors, rushes were strewn to keep […] -
![The Gate to Southwell was a modern revival (established over 30 years) of a custom dating back to 1109 involving the Southwell Pence. This was a sum of money collected […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/themes/arras/images/thumbnail.png "The Gate to Southwell Procession")
The Gate to Southwell Procession
Posted on September 24, 2012 | 1 CommentThe Gate to Southwell was a modern revival (established over 30 years) of a custom dating back to 1109 involving the Southwell Pence. This was a sum of money collected […] -
![Holly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War on 25th January 1644 and the name is derived from the locals wearing sprigs […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_1348-115x115.jpg "Nantwich Holly Holy Day")
Nantwich Holly Holy Day
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 3 CommentsHolly Holy Day commemorates the lifting of the Siege of Nantwich during the English Civil War on 25th January 1644 and the name is derived from the locals wearing sprigs […] -
![The picturesque village of Clovelly on the North Devon coast is the setting each Shrove Tuesday for a curious custom performed by the local children. It’s also known as Driving […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_3115-115x115.jpg "Clovelly Lentsherd or Tin Can Night")
Clovelly Lentsherd or Tin Can Night
Posted on September 7, 2012 | No CommentsThe picturesque village of Clovelly on the North Devon coast is the setting each Shrove Tuesday for a curious custom performed by the local children. It’s also known as Driving […] -
![Plough Monday was traditionally the day upon which agricultural workers resumed their labours following the excesses of the Christmas season, and it was marked by celebrations of its own including […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7798-115x115.jpg "Northwold Plough Monday Procession")
Northwold Plough Monday Procession
Posted on September 7, 2012 | No CommentsPlough Monday was traditionally the day upon which agricultural workers resumed their labours following the excesses of the Christmas season, and it was marked by celebrations of its own including […] -
![Before churches had paved floors, rushes were strewn to keep the earth floors sweet and it was common to make a special occasion from their annual renewal. Few such customs […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_0757-115x115.jpg "Bristol Rush Sunday")
Bristol Rush Sunday
Posted on September 7, 2012 | No CommentsBefore churches had paved floors, rushes were strewn to keep the earth floors sweet and it was common to make a special occasion from their annual renewal. Few such customs […] -
![Before churches had paved floors, rushes were strewn to keep the earth floors sweet and it was common to make a special occasion from their annual renewal. Few such customs […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_3956-115x115.jpg "Macclesfield Forest Rushbearing")
Macclesfield Forest Rushbearing
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 6 CommentsBefore churches had paved floors, rushes were strewn to keep the earth floors sweet and it was common to make a special occasion from their annual renewal. Few such customs […] -
![The Night of the Hunters Moon is celebrated each autumn and involves a special masked fire dance. The website for the event contains the legend of its foundation following a […]](https://calendarcustoms.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/DSC01376-115x115.jpg "Wortley Night of the Hunters Moon")
Wortley Night of the Hunters Moon
Posted on September 7, 2012 | 9 CommentsThe Night of the Hunters Moon is celebrated each autumn and involves a special masked fire dance. The website for the event contains the legend of its foundation following a […]