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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
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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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