Shrove Tuesday Collection
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EDITORS COMMENTS
"Shrove Tuesday: A Celebration of Tradition and Indulgence" As the world turns, traditions come alive on Shrove Tuesday. From centuries-old artworks to modern-day festivities, this day holds a special place in our hearts. In Pieter Bruegel's masterpiece "The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, " we witness the clash between indulgence and abstinence. The vibrant carnival scene captured by Louis-Leopold Boilly in 1832 reminds us of the joyous revelry that fills the streets during this time. Traveling back to St. Petersburg in the 1850s, we find ourselves marveling at the Russian Ice Mountain on Admiralty Square. Catherine the Great herself visited this icy wonderland in 1788, leaving an indelible mark on history. Closer to home, a village pancake race unfolds before our eyes in February 1951. The spirit of competition is palpable as participants toss pancakes with skill and determination. This age-old tradition continues today, reminding us of simpler times. Ice mountains take center stage once again as an anonymous artist captures their beauty around 1814. These frozen wonders stand tall against winter's embrace, captivating all who lay eyes upon them. Across borders and eras, sport unites communities on Shrove Tuesday. Lord Lothian inaugurates a medieval football game annually—a testament to camaraderie through generations. Meanwhile, Pauline Barwick triumphs in Carlisle's Pancake Race with lightning speed—her victory celebrated by all who witness it. From Durham's Three Tuns Hotel to Blakelaw's Margaret Grierson (no 18), chefs and locals alike prepare for culinary battles that test their flipping skills to perfection, and is a sight filled with anticipation and mouth-watering aromas that fill every corner of these towns. Lastly, let us not forget "Shrovetide on Ice, " immortalized through oil paint strokes.