Unusual Customs and Festivals
Most of the counties of Britain have an ancient custom or traditional festival at some
time during the year, many have more than one.
Below are some of the more unusual
British customs and traditions.
strange and funny...
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Unusual Customs and Festivals
Most of the counties of Britain have an ancient custom or traditional festival at some
time during the year, many have more than one.
Below are some of the more unusual
British customs and traditions.
strange and funny
Cheese Rolling
This event takes place in different parts of the country, usually on the Spring Bank
Holiday Monday.
A round cheese is rolled down a hill chased by competitors.
The
winner is the first person to grab the cheese.
It is a spectacular to watch but hazardous
to take part in, with many competitors ending up with broken arms and legs.
Coopers Hill near Brockworth - last weekend of May (Spring Bank Holiday Monday)
Coopers Hill is the most famous Cheese Rolling Site.
The custom originally ensured the
villagers rights to graze sheep on the hill.
Men and women hurtle 200 yards down a near vertical slope in pursuit of a sevenpound Double Gloucester cheese.
Ranwick First Sunday in May (Spring Bank Holiday M
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