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Hungerford Tutti-Mens Hocktide privilege. The right to kiss the prettiest girls of
Hungerford Tutti-Mens Hocktide privilege. The right to kiss the prettiest girls of the town was claimed by the Tutti-Men of Hungerford, Berkshire, during the Annual Hocktide Festival. After the Hocktide Court, the Tutti-Men go to collect their dues and at every house where they are refused the penny, they may claim a kiss from the prettiest girl on the premises. Tutti-Men kissing girls at the top of a ladder, which they use to get to people in upstairs rooms. 30th April 1946 P029066
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Daily Mirror
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England
Media ID 21622224
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1946 Customs Kissing Ladders Window Mixed Age Range
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This print captures a unique tradition that took place during the Annual Hocktide Festival in Hungerford, Berkshire. The Hungerford Tutti-Men proudly exercised their privilege to kiss the most beautiful girls of the town. In this snapshot from April 30th, 1946, we witness a group of Tutti-Men standing atop a ladder outside a charming house with floral wands in hand. These brave men used ladders as their means to reach people residing on upper floors. After attending the Hocktide Court, they embarked on collecting their dues from every household. However, there was an intriguing twist to this collection ritual - if denied payment by any homeowner, these gallant Tutti-Men had the right to claim a kiss from the prettiest girl present! This ancient custom added an element of excitement and anticipation to the festivities. The image showcases mixed-age participants eagerly engaging in this age-old tradition. Men and women alike gather around windows, observing this playful exchange between the Tutti-Men and local beauties. Preserved through time by Memory Lane Prints, this photograph offers us a glimpse into an era where customs were cherished and celebrated with great enthusiasm. It serves as a reminder of how traditions can bring communities together while adding joy and laughter to our lives.
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