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Grasmere Rush Festival
The Rush Bearing Festival at Grasmere, Lake District, England. Church floors were earthen and rushes were strewn on the floor for warmth. Held on St. Oswalds Day. Date: 1950s
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Bearing Cumbria Earthen Festival Floor Floors Grasmere Held Oswald Rush Rushes Strewn Vicar Warmth
Greetings Card (7"x5")
"Experience the enchanting tradition of the Rush Bearing Festival with our Grasmere Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. This charming design, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of this Lake District celebration from the 1950s. Witness the community coming together to lay fresh rushes on earthen church floors, keeping warm and connected in this timeless image. Perfect for sending a thoughtful message to loved ones or friends, these greeting cards are a beautiful reminder of the rich history and traditions that bring us together. Order yours today and add a touch of nostalgia to your correspondence."
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
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Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a traditional English rural festival, the Grasmere Rush Bearing Festival, held in the picturesque village of Grasmere in the Lake District, Cumbria, England during the 1950s. The annual event, held on St. Oswald's Day, was a time-honored custom that involved the community coming together to collect rushes from the surrounding meadows and bring them to the parish church to cover the earthen floors. The rushes were not only used for insulation and warmth during the cold winter months but also symbolized the connection between the people and the land. In this image, we see a group of villagers, including the vicar, gathered outside the church with their arms laden with bundles of rushes. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era, with the quaint stone church and the rolling hills of the Lake District providing a stunning backdrop. The women wear traditional dresses and aprons, while the men don work clothes, reflecting the hardworking nature of the community. The Rush Bearing Festival was a cherished tradition in Grasmere, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region. The custom may have faded over time, but the memory of this community coming together to ensure the warmth and comfort of their place of worship lives on.
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